India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
India may push counter-terrorist financing watchdog to add Pakistan to 'Grey List'India is reportedly planning to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF 'Grey List' at the upcoming October meeting. New Delhi may present e...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
The AI boom won't burst all at once. It will pop in 'rolling bubbles': MacquarieMacquarie expects the AI investment boom to unwind through a series of "rolling bubbles" rather than a single crash, as different segments ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmedMississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA headFollowing the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclea...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
FRAI urges govt to intensify crackdown on counterfeit products, illicit tradeRetailers are urging the government to intensify efforts against illegal trade and fake products, citing risks to consumer safety and the l...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Noel exiting Trent: The quiet Tata who built a loud success storyNoel Tata reportedly told shareholders at Trent's annual general meeting that it would be his last as chairman, signalling the close of a t...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Angel One, CAMS and ICICI AMC among JP Morgan's preferred bets on India's SIP boomJP Morgan has initiated coverage of India’s capital markets sector with a bullish outlook, citing resilient SIP inflows and rising retail f...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
A new bunch of AI spin-offs ripe for the pickingIndian tech unicorns are transforming their internal AI tools into independent businesses, mirroring successes like Amazon Web Services and...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challengeIndia must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Pakistan should be reverted to FATF's 'grey list', Owaisi urges NDA govtAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Modi government to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list, highlighting India's new vice p...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
India to hold vice-presidency of global financial crime watchdog FATF for first timeIndia is set to assume the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time, with Vivek Aggarwal appointed to t...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
'Respect market economy': China rebuts G7 on critical minerals"China's efforts to standardise and improve its export control system are in line with international practices," foreign ministry spokesper...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST