Reddit Down? Here's why you may be getting a blank feedReddit Down: Reddit Reddit users faced widespread disruptions on Thursday. The platform's website and mobile app experienced issues, with u...
28 May, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Iran partially restores internet access after months-long shutdownIran has partially restored internet connectivity after an extended shutdown. This move comes after nearly three months of limited access. ...
26 May, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
22 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
The end of Ask.com, and the shifting sands of internet useAfter a 25-year run, Ask Jeeves has officially shut down as part of a strategic shift by parent company IAC. Launched in 1996 as a conversa...
03 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
One of Iran's most powerful families founded its largest crypto exchange. It's used by the IRGC to move millionsIran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, is controlled by the sons of the influential Kharrazi family, who concealed their ties for...
02 May, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime RussiaRussian influencers are publicly criticising President Putin's government and policies. This dissent stems from economic hardship and stric...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Is Bluesky down in US, UK and Europe? Home, explore feeds fail to load — When will the services be restoredThe outage appeared to be partial rather than a full shutdown, mainly affecting the platform’s Home timeline and Explore feed, leaving user...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Iran's economy was weak before the war, now it's worseIran’s economy, already under strain with nearly 50% inflation, has worsened sharply after more than five weeks of war. Prices of basic goo...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
USTR lists India's UPI and data rules as trade barriersAmerica has identified several trade barriers in India. These include India's preference for local satellites for DTH services and the excl...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
US lists India's preference for domestic satellites for DTH, localised internet shutdown as trade barrierA US report has flagged India’s preference for domestic satellites in DTH services and use of localised internet shutdowns as barriers to f...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
What would be the cost of a global Internet outage for one day? You would be surprised to knowIf an internet outage occurs just for a single day, the US alone would face huge losses of around $11 billion. China is estimated to lose n...
07 Nov, 2023, 10.49 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Punjab’s internet shutdown and why is it significant?Authorities have shut down mobile internet and SMS services in Punjab as the hunt for Amritpal Singh — a radical preacher with the Khalista...
20 Mar, 2023, 02.57 PM IST
Assam: Mobile internet shut down for Grade-III exams, 2nd such instance in eight daysAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday chaired a meeting with senior officials of the government through video-conferencing t...
28 Aug, 2022, 07.04 PM IST
'Agnipath' protests leave Bihar in flames; internet suspended in 12 districtsThe East Central Railway zone, which is headquartered at Hajipur, said the number of railway coaches set afire by the mobs was "more than 6...
17 Jun, 2022, 09.18 PM IST
Government orders internet shutdown in areas close to farmers protest sites in DelhiA government order sent to telecom service providers directed temporary suspension of internet services in areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri...
26 Jan, 2021, 05.39 PM IST
India lost $1.3bn due to 4,196 hours of no internetIndia was the third worst-hit economy worldwide after crisis-hit Iraq and Sudan thanks to state-imposed shut downs across Jammu & Kashmir, ...
10 Jan, 2020, 12.57 PM IST