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Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
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...
How protective is a username shield?WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...
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...
Canva not working? Here are free alternate tools for image, graphic and video editingCanva users facing technical glitches today have several powerful alternatives to keep their creative projects moving. From Adobe Express a...
Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for ch...
US Supreme Court to rule on Trump bid to limit birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on President Trump's executive order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immi...
Four rescued from overflowing Arunachal river after raft capsizing; Assam grapples with floodsA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted from the overflowing Sisiri River after their rescue...
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
Arunachal floods: Four stranded people rescued, airlifted to safetyA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted after their raft capsized in the overflowing Sisiri ...
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's CookThe Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remov...
Ukraine, Russia airstrikes kill 5, wound dozensUkraine reported Russian strikes killed two and injured over 20, with significant damage to civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukrain...
More than 100 women players sign up for ICC's protection programme against online trollingOver 100 women cricketers are now protected from online abuse through the ICC Player Protection Programme, powered by AI. During the T20 Wo...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
'All-time record, Strait totally open': Trump says 19 million barrels of oil exited Hormuz on MondayPresident Trump announced unprecedented maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz following a new diplomatic understanding with Iran. He cl...
In 1925, inventor created bizarre 'Isolator' helmet that promised superhuman focus and came with its own oxygen supplyImagine a giant wooden helmet from 1925, designed to block out noise and visual distractions for ultimate focus. Inventor Hugo Gernsback's ...
India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...