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...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer June 2026: Do NOT Do These 7 Things Until July 23Mercury Retrograde in Cancer is one of the most emotionally charged astrological transits of 2026, and it's asking you to pause before you ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Venezuela's largest refinery shutdown after power outage, sources sayVenezuela's largest Amuay refinery, a crucial fuel producer, faced a temporary shutdown due to a power outage following recent deadly earth...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Best proverb of the Day: "Even if you’re going through some bad times, remember something good will come from it" A powerful reminder that every challenge brings new opportunities, growth, and hope for better days aheadBest proverb of the Day: Life's unpredictable journey often throws curveballs, but a timeless proverb offers solace: "Even if you're going ...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
After Anthropic shutdown, China's Z. ai closes frontier gap as it plans dual listingChinese AI firm Z. ai is aiming for artificial general intelligence, fueled by strong investor interest after its GLM-5.2 model neared top ...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
'We will talk in 5 years': Sridhar Vembu reacts to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's statement on 'multi-trillion dollar AI data center bubble'Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu dismisses the massive AI data center buildout as a potential bubble, contrasting IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's concer...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demandsLadakh observed a complete shutdown Tuesday as residents protested alleged broken promises by the Union home ministry. Hundreds gathered in...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Claude down again? Users report errors as Anthropic confirms “elevated error rate” and investigates service disruption. Here's what users can do if Claude is not workingClaude down: AI chatbot Claude is experiencing widespread service disruptions today, June 23, 2026, with users reporting errors and failed ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Shutdown across Ladakh as LAB, KDA push for 'credible dialogue' with CentreLadakh observed a shutdown as the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance protested the Centre's alleged failure to honor agreements f...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
India issues first response after explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan kills 12 IndiansIndia's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed deep sorrow following an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City th...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
12 Indians among 13 killed in blast at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex during restartA devastating explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex has claimed thirteen lives and injured sixty-six. The incident occurred during th...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Ladakh groups call for shutdown, citing 'mistrust' with Centre over May 22 meeting minutesLadakh's apex bodies have called for a region-wide shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of omitting key decisions from official minutes...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Power Ministry to monitor hydropower outputThe ministry, through the Grid Controller of India, will continue to assess rainfall projections, including the weather office's forecast n...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, USPS, stock market, stores and restaurant hoursJuneteenth, a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the US. This year, many services are affected. Post offices and banks are closed...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST