WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks endWhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won'...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
India issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram ads carrying child sexual abuse materialThe Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material app...
05 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Telegram notice may not have legal backing: IFFThe Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has challenged the government's notice to Telegram regarding pirated content, questioning its legal b...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Meta’s compounding India woes; HCLTech’s mega AI dealUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked to summon Meta over child sexual abuse material on Instagram. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
GoDaddy warns India's fake website crackdown could make internet less safeGoDaddy warns India's crackdown on fake websites could endanger legitimate businesses globally. New court orders mandate releasing buyer de...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Husband leaves some properties to sister through Will, excluding wife and children; Supreme Court upholds it for this reasonThe Supreme Court has upheld a husband's Will, which disinherited his wife and children from certain properties, favouring his sister. The ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Inside Oyo’s FY26 profit; Gaming founders seek GST reprieveOyo parent Prism, which filed its updated IPO papers, reported a strong profit in the April-December period, courtesy of an unlikely source...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Bitcoin's dominance rises to 58%; remains the most-held crypto asset across Indian cities: ReportBitcoin’s dominance in the global crypto market rose to 58.2% in H1 2026, while it remained the most-held digital asset across Indian citie...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: 'It is the calm and silent water that...' Life lessons from African saying on complacency, hidden dangers, unpredictability, intelligence, caution and wisdomBest Proverb of the Day highlights the Ghanaian saying, "It is the calm and silent water that drowns a man." The proverb explains why peopl...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India's digital fraud rate nearly double global average as scammers target existing accountsIndia's digital fraud rate in 2025 reached 7.1%, almost double the global average. This indicates growing online fraud risks as digital pay...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST