From BBM to Threema: How messaging apps fuel JK terror networksTerrorists in Jammu and Kashmir are using encrypted apps for communication. Interrogation of a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative revealed the use o...
10 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
UP smart meters relief: Prepaid electricity bills cancelled; Check new billing cycle & disconnection rules hereUP Smart Meter (Google Trends): Uttar Pradesh government has discontinued the mandatory prepaid system for smart electricity meters. Follow...
07 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
'We will ruin your career': Techie harassed by startup HR after quitting, but he holds a 'secret' that could destroy the founder's lifeA junior AI engineer's resignation from a local startup has spiraled into a high-stakes legal standoff. After facing aggressive harassment ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature isWhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
NHRC issues notices over alleged DPDP Act violations by AI, social media, edtech platformsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Ac...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
WhatsApp hit by outage, hundreds of users unable to send messagesWhatsApp down: WhatsApp was hit by a major outage on Monday, with thousands of users across India struggling to send messages or upload sta...
08 Sep, 2025, 03.14 PM IST
WhatsApp now lets you hide your location from other parties on callThe new option hides your IP address from the other party by relaying calls through WhatsApp Servers, ensuring that other parties in the ca...
09 Nov, 2023, 03.50 PM IST
How WhatsApp's new security feature 'Device Verification' protects your account from malwareThe Device Verification requires no action or additional steps from users to protect their account.
14 Apr, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
WhatsApp announces new proxy support feature to bypass internet shutdownsWhatsApp said proxy support on the app is now officially available for users with the latest version.
06 Jan, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
Keeping 2022 private: WhatsApp, Signal roll out new privacy features; here’s all you need to knowThe new features are likely to add to the ease of communication.
20 Dec, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
WhatsApp to offer in-app purchases, cloud hosting servicesWhatsApp will enable businesses sell products inside WhatsApp via Facebook Shops, an online store launched in May to offer a unified shoppi...
22 Oct, 2020, 06.41 PM IST
WhatsApp down for some users; Twitterati calls it a 'major technical failure'Users are yet to hear from WhatsApp on the issue.
06 Jun, 2019, 04.28 PM IST
Here's how WhatsApp plans to curb the spread of fake news on its platformWith over 200 million users, India is the largest market for WhatsApp that has about 1.3 billion users globally.
22 Aug, 2017, 11.29 AM IST
Looking for ways to minimise fake news on platform: WhatsAppWith over 200 million users, India is the largest market for WhatsApp that has about 1.3 billion users globally.
21 Aug, 2017, 06.31 PM IST
New policy does not infringe on users' privacy: WhatsApp to Delhi High CourtWhen a user deletes his or her WhatsApp account, the information of that person is no longer retained on its servers, the company claimed b...
21 Sep, 2016, 06.17 PM IST
Internet governance: US considering India's pitch to locate 'root server'A root name server, as it’s technically known, is at the base of the Internet. These servers translate readable host names into IP addresse...
03 Sep, 2015, 12.13 PM IST
Use Whatsapp on Android? Your chats are not so secureA Dutch security consultant has found that WhatsApp chat logs saved on the SD card of an Android phone can be read by other apps.
13 Mar, 2014, 01.16 PM IST