WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
India's hidden semiconductor advantage: What's next in the chip journey?As India accelerates its semiconductor ambitions with a proposed second-phase incentive programme, Equirus says the country is well positio...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Bangladesh sends mangoes to West Bengal and Tripura CMsBangladesh has extended a sweet gesture to India, dispatching 1,100 kgs of Himsagar and Amrapali mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Suve...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.06 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
WhatsApp opens username reservations: All you need to knowThose who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
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
No M6 Pro and Max By Apple ? What is in the pipeline for the next Apple silicon?Apple's predictable chip roadmap is reportedly set for a major shift, with the company possibly skipping M6 Pro and Max variants to focus o...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current governmentExiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return this year, asserting her fight is for the people's political rights a...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Sunday Motivation Quote by Muhammad Ali: ‘It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief and once that belief becomes a…’ Inspiring words by boxing legendBoxing legend Muhammad Ali's profound impact extends beyond his athletic prowess. His unwavering self-belief, cultivated through consistent...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM RahmanChinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Min...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Six Bangladeshi nationals held for staying illegally in Kerala's KochiKerala Police apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals in Kochi for alleged illegal stay. Acting on intelligence, a raid on a scrap shop uncov...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India's envoy to Bangladesh assumes office; announces travel visa resumptionIndia's new High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshi nationals, a significa...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Kolkata godown collapse death toll rises to nine; five arrested as rescue operation continuesA devastating under-construction godown collapse in Kolkata's Taratala area has claimed nine lives and injured 20. Rescue operations are un...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST