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Lawsuit claims Meta can access WhatsApp chats; company calls it 'frivolous'

Lawsuit claims Meta can access WhatsApp chats; company calls it 'frivolous'

A lawsuit filed in a US court has accused Meta and WhatsApp of misleading users by claiming their chats are private, alleging the companies store, analyse, and can access users' communications. The plaintiffs—hailing from countries including India, Brazil, Australia, Mexico, and South Africa—are seeking class-action status and claim WhatsApp's privacy assurances are false 3 days ago
Punjab, Delhi, J&K on high alert amid ISI-backed Khalistan threat

Punjab, Delhi, J&K on high alert amid ISI-backed Khalistan threat

Intelligence agencies have warned of a potential major strike in India by Khalistan terror groups backed by the ISI, with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) taking the lead. Recent inputs indicate that the BKI is being mobilised from Pakistan and may attempt attacks in Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir, targeting government establishments. Security has been heightened following the bust of a BKI module in Punjab, which was planning a large-scale strike ahead of Republic Day. 3 days ago
Donald Trump joins 'penguin meme' trend while holding a penguin's hand and walking toward Greenland; why the lonely penguin is trending and the psychology behind it

Donald Trump joins 'penguin meme' trend while holding a penguin's hand and walking toward Greenland; why the lonely penguin is trending

A viral clip of a lone penguin waddling inland toward distant mountains—dubbed the 'Nihilist Penguin'—has captured the internet's imagination as a symbol of burnout, quiet rebellion, and existential angst. While online interpretations assign deep philosophical meaning, scientists attribute the behaviour to disorientation, illness, or instinctual error a rare but documented occurrence among penguins. 3 days ago
'RBI made UPI a public good by keeping it affordable': NR Narayana Murthy

'RBI made UPI a public good by keeping it affordable': NR Narayana Murthy

Murthy said that if you want to build an organisation with strong values and want to protect the dignity of every employee, "you, as a leader, has to walk the talk. Value will not come from speeches, but from actions. Values, discipline, strong leadership and compassionate capitalism will take the society/country forward". 4 days ago
Public sector banks may face three-day disruption as unions call strike on January 27

Bank unions to go on nationwide strike on January 27 over five-day work week demand

The United Forum of Bank Unions has confirmed a nationwide strike by public sector bank employees on January 27, 2026, to demand a five-day work week. Despite conciliation meetings with the Indian Banks' Association, Ministry of Finance, and bank representatives, no resolution was reached. The strike, combined with January 25-26 holidays, will disrupt public sector banking services for three days. 4 days ago
AIIMS Delhi doctors remove 19.9 kg tumour from 42-year-old colon cancer patient

AIIMS Delhi doctors remove 19.9 kg tumour from 42-year-old colon cancer patient

Led by surgical oncologist Prof. M.D. Ray, the AIIMS team performed a complex, two-stage cytoreductive surgery in January, involving removal of the tumour along with multiple affected organs. This was followed by HIPEC, a heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdominal cavity to eliminate microscopic cancer cells. 4 days ago
Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

The bench also allowed aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to file fresh applications, directing the state to consider them in accordance with law. The court reiterated that bike taxi services fall within the scope of commerce and should be regulated, not prohibited, leaving policy-making to the state while ensuring it is not arbitrary. 4 days ago
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