Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
EPFO upgrades unified member portal: UAN activation, generation through portal discontinued; here's how you can do it nowThe EPFO's unified member portal is now live after an upgrade, bringing a new look and significant changes. Key services like UAN activatio...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
When does a country reform?India's recent reforms, including GST and labor code changes, were driven by external pressures, not domestic crises. Historically, India r...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Kapil Sharma’s co-star reveals two of her employees at Bengaluru store robbed her of Rs 8 lakh: ‘They sold….’Actress Parul Gulati has accused two employees of her Bengaluru store, Nish Hair, of financial fraud. She alleges the store manager and a s...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
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
Is the US stock market open on July 3? Here's what happens to banks, USPS, NYSE and Nasdaq before Independence DayWhat is open and closed on July 3, 2026? US stock market, banks, USPS, NYSE and Nasdaq holiday schedule explained - Every few years, the ca...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fineGoogle's appeal against a record €4.34 billion EU fine for abusing its Android dominance has been dismissed by Europe's highest court. The ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: OpenAI is halving inference cost and what this meansOpenAI has reportedly halved its AI inference costs through significant optimizations, a crucial development amid rising AI development exp...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.25 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
US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuitThe justices took up Apple's appeal of a lower court's ruling upholding a decision by Oakland, California-based U.S. District Judge Yvonne ...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.02 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
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival paymentsBritain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.43 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
All-night food delivery booms as changing eating habits of young consumers, FIFA fuels demandLate-night food delivery in India has doubled over the past year, with a reported surge of 12-15% for orders placed between 11 pm and 3 am....
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festivalA Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open Hou...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST