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As AI reshapes ecommerce, Hostinger launches a new platform for small businessesHostinger has launched a new e-commerce platform in India, aiming to empower small businesses struggling with infrastructure ownership acro...
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Jiraaf clocks 15x growth in two years as retail investors embrace bonds: Vineet AgrawalIndian investors are increasingly turning to bonds for stable income as fixed deposit rates decline. Improved digital access and regulatory...
Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...
WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
EPFO portal downtime extended for a day: When will EPF passbook, claims and UAN services be restored?EPFO services, including online claim submissions and passbook downloads, will be unavailable until July 2 2026, due to a system migration....
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for July 1, 2026: Claim free diamonds, skins, emotes and other rewardsGarena has dropped new Free Fire MAX redeem codes for July 1, 2026, offering players a chance to snag free diamonds, weapon skins, and more...
Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nodZerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with I...
Australia to give regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 banPrime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were still too many children on social media and tech firms were not doing enough to comply with...
The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growingTwo mothers, Amy Neville and Kristin Bride, are spearheading a movement for stronger online child safety after losing their sons to social ...
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firmsAustralia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usag...
Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teensAustralia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows ...
Sebi resolves over 5,500 investor complaints in May via SCORES platformSebi made significant progress in May by resolving over 5,500 investor complaints through its upgraded SCORES platform, significantly decre...
Indiana man Kevin Singh accused of stalking Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, faces felony chargesAn Indiana man faces serious charges, including stalking and intimidation, for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to India...
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...