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
'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
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 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
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 ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Delhi HC upholds Telegram ban in India till June 22 amid NEET re-exam paper leak concernsThe Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to suspend Telegram services until June 22, citing its role in facilitating fraud...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks ITJio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
19 Jun, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-testThe Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the appIndia's ban on Telegram stemmed from a dispute over alleged NEET exam paper leaks, with the government accusing the messaging platform of f...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
India Telegram Ban Update: Founder Pavel Durov says 'ban hasn't stopped anything, leaks just moved...'Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 millio...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM 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
NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queriesCandidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve tec...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Disproportionate, band-aid solution: IFF on Centre's curbs on Telegram ahead of NEET re-examThe Internet Freedom Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the government's controversial move to not only ban Telegram but also to st...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's moveTelegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examinat...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Explained! Modus operandi and how Sebi cracked whip in alleged pump-and-dump scheme involving 82 stocksSebi has exposed a stock manipulation network that used social media platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and X to artificially inflate SME s...
23 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST