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Ratan Tata launches Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai: Here’s how you can book an appointment
The much-anticipated day has finally come! Ratan Tata has officially inaugurated his long-cherished 'pet project,' the Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital. Located in Mumbai's Mahalaxmi area, the hospital is dedicated to caring for both stray and domesticated dogs, cats, and birds.
21-year-old Keralite splurges Rs 10 lakh on new car! Meet IAS aspirant who also runs a thriving coaching business
His YouTube channel, IAS Hub Malayalam, has attracted 2.1K subscribers. His audience comprises clerks, college teachers, IT professionals, chemical engineers, homemakers, and fellow college students. Chako was the only teacher aware of his side venture.
Facebook owner Meta respects the law only when it suits, says Australia minister
Australia's financial services minister said that Meta, owner of Facebook and WhatsAPP sees itself above the law, harming economies and democracy worldwide with its anticompetitive actions. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones criticised Meta's behavior as a "corporate bully," especially its stance on licensing deals with Australian news media. After Canada introduced a similar law in 2023, Meta blocked links to news content in the country.
Elon Musk responds to claims about Amazon tribe's porn addiction from Starlink internet: What did SpaceX CEO say?
Elon Musk has addressed false claims suggesting that the Marubo tribe in the Amazon became addicted to pornography after gaining access to Starlink internet. These claims originated from a New York Times article, which described some tribe members sharing explicit content in private chat groups. The New York Times later clarified that their article had been misrepresented, stating that the tribe is not addicted to pornography
HSBC cuts Elastic Run valuation; Hero MotoCorp doubles down on Ather
HSBC has cut its valuation estimate for B2B ecommerce firm Elastic Run by nearly half, bringing it under $1 billion. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
The life, death and rebirth of an AI-generated news outlet
Irish broadcaster Dave Fanning's defamation lawsuit involves Kasturi Chakraborty and Hemin Bakir, former journalists at BNN Breaking, revealing the impact of AI-generated news on their reputations.
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Social media savvy Maha onion farmers tip scales against NDA
Maharashtra farmers, led by figures like Sharad Joshi and Bharat Dighole, navigate challenges in onion trade amidst government policy shifts. The use of social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook has revolutionized farmer mobilization efforts, impacting political landscapes and market dynamics.
Pune brothers duped of over Rs 2 crore via WhatsApp in an online trading scam: Report
A 53-year-old man from Pune and his brother fell victim to an online trading scam, resulting in a loss of Rs 2.45 crore. The scam initiated through the instant messaging platform WhatsApp, where the victims were enticed with promises of substantial profits from online trading.
Tata Mutual Fund warns investors of fake social media accounts
Tata Mutual Fund has issued a public caution notice to alert its investors, distributors, brokers, investment advisors, partners, and the public about fraudulent activities on social media platforms. The notice highlights the presence of fake websites, mobile applications, and WhatsApp groups impersonating the company or its officials.
Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe
A 32-year-old woman was scammed after joining a Telegram channel promising high returns. The scam targeted homemakers and retired individuals through unverified channels. Scammers impersonated advisors from reputed banks like HDFC, SBI, and ICICI. Delhi Police have been actively arresting scammers involved in these fraudulent activities.
The YouTube Election: Social media emerges as key player in Indian polls
Dahiya can see people’s enthusiasm reflected in the sudden surge in subscribers over the past month, along with better likes-to-views ratio and a higher number of comments on videos even when the content is critical and not celebratory.
Delhi schools bomb threat: Delhi police warns against false WhatsApp messages amid ongoing probe
The Delhi Police has cautioned against spreading false information and fake news on WhatsApp regarding the recent bomb threat at a Delhi school. They clarified that audio messages circulating about suspicious objects found in schools are entirely untrue. The Mother Mary's School in Mayur Vihar, which received a bomb threat via email, has since been reopened after a thorough search by the Delhi Police found nothing suspicious. Similar threats were received by 131 schools in Delhi, including the Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, which received two threat emails.
Delhi HC to hear in August pleas of FB, WhatsApp against IT rules on tracing originator
Observing that the matter would have to be argued by the parties, a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan asked if the issue has been considered in any other country.
SC will share cause lists, info about filing and listing of cases through WhatsApp: CJI
The Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, announced the Supreme Court's initiative to enhance access to justice by integrating WhatsApp messages with its IT services. Advocates will now receive automated messages regarding case filing and cause lists, aiming to streamline court procedures and reduce paper usage.
Meta AI: Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI chatbot attached to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp. Know its features in detail
Meta AI can be accessed on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook by typing "@meta ai" within chats. You can also access it by tapping on a colorful blue circle icon which lets you know that Meta AI is there.
Whatsapp investing scams: Red flags to watch out for
Fraudsters are using identities of established brands and reputed professionals to offer investors bogus stock tips and trading courses.
Meta expands third-party fact checking programme in India with PTI
With this partnership, PTI will be allowed to identify, review and rate content as misinformation across Meta platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.
April Fool's Day 2024: Top wishes, quotes, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram messages to share with family and friends
As April 1st nears, anticipation for April Fool's Day 2024 grows globally. Falling on Monday, April 1, it promises a light-hearted atmosphere despite the typical Monday blues. People of all ages prepare for playful pranks, witty hoaxes, and clever jokes. Social media will be flooded with humorous memes, adding to the festive spirit. April Fool's Day unites us in shared laughter and camaraderie.
Now use 2 WhatsApp accounts simultaneously on Android; here's how you can set it up
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has launched a new feature that allows Android users to log in with two accounts simultaneously.
Don't normalise disinformation
The World Economic Forum's 2024 Global Risk Report highlights misinformation or disinformation as a significant threat in the context of elections. With elections scheduled in at least 64 countries, including India, this year, the report warns that false information could destabilize the legitimacy of newly elected governments, leading to political unrest, violence, terrorism, and a longer-term erosion of democratic processes. India's strong digital infrastructure and widespread internet penetration exacerbate the risk, along with an education system that lacks emphasis on critical thinking.
WhatsApp working on new feature to automatically create account reports
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to automatically create reports for both accounts and channels on Android.
Mark Zuckerberg announces new features for WhatsApp Channels
The new features being launched on Channels include voice updates, polls, share to status and multiple admins, the company said in a statement.
WhatsApp's new feature to show profile info in chats on Android
Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will display profile information within users' conversations under the contact name on Android.
WhatsApp Channels: Meta's new feature brings latest news within messaging app; here's how to use it
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has launched its Channels feature, allowing users to receive updates from public figures, organizations, and various topics. Similar to Instagram, this feature is being rolled out in 150 countries, including India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian superstars like Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar have already joined. C
WhatsApp is working out new interface for group settings screen on iOS
Along with a redesigned group setting screen, WhatsApp is also adding a new 'Add Other Participants' option that allows group administrators to choose who can add new members to the group.
WhatsApp's new feature will finally let users send high-quality images
While this upcoming feature preserves image dimensions, minor compression will still be applied to the picture, thus sending photos in their original quality is not possible.
WhatsApp soon to roll out crop tool for drawing editor, call button for iOS
As of now, users on WhatsApp have to use external image editing tools to crop their photos before sharing them with their contacts on the platform.
WhatsApp to roll out screen-sharing feature for video calls on Android beta
The feature at present will be rolled out to beta testers on Android before it arrives for everyone including iOS.
After Telegram, WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames
With this feature, users will be able to opt for a unique and memorable username, instead of depending solely on phone numbers to identify contacts.
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