- India
CEO refers to ECI complaint regarding bulk messages on govt achievements
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Chief Electoral Officer has referred to the Election Commission for “appropriate action” a complaint regarding bulk WhatsApp messages showcasing the central government’s “achievements” under the banner of “Viksit Bharat…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man loses Rs 89.35 lakh in WhatsApp investment scam
Hyderabad: A 43-year-old man from Hyderabad fell victim to an investment scam, losing a staggering amount of Rs 89.35 lakh. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was targeted by cyber…
- India
Amravati MP Navneet Rana receives death threat on WhatsApp; FIR registered
Amravati: An FIR was registered against unidentified persons for allegedly threatening to kill Amravati MP Navneet Rana by sending an audio message on her WhatsApp number, police said on Wednesday. The sender…
- Business
WhatsApp working on ‘favourite contacts filter’ feature for web
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new ‘favourite contacts filter’ feature, allowing users to prioritise their conversations and offer greater control and efficiency in the messaging experience. The new…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man loses Rs 60 L in ‘WhatsApp scam’, accused held
Hyderabad: The cybercrime police in Hyderabad apprehended Neshnor Sirish Kumar, 38, a resident of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on charges of defrauding a Hyderabad resident of Rs 60 lakh through a “WhatsApp-review scam”.…
- Business
WhatsApp working on ‘chat interoperability’ feature to comply with new EU rules
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp is working on a chat interoperability feature to comply with new European Union (EU) regulations. In the latest iOS app beta version of WhatsApp, WABetaInfo has spotted an…
- News
WhatsApp to bring its own file sharing feature soon
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new file sharing feature that will allow users to easily share files with people nearby in the future. As spotted by WABetaInfo, both…
- Business
WhatsApp’s new feature lets you share polls in channels on iOS
San Francisco: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature to some beta testers that will let users share polls in channels on iOS. As shown in the screenshot shared by…
- Middle East
Dubai: Book, reschedule driving test appointments via WhatsApp now
Dubai: In a signifant step, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, January 5, launched a new service enabling individuals to book and reschedule driving test appointments through WhatsApp.…
- India
Sukesh issues press statement on chats with Jacqueline Fernandez
New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently lodged in Jail has released a press statement to address the recent circulation of alleged fake WhatsApp chats by Bollywood actor…
- Technology
WhatsApp rolling out pin messages, check connection health features on iOS
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out new features — pin messages and check connection health for video calls to users on iOS. According to the official changelog accompanying WhatsApp’s 23.25.79 update…