Kunal Gupta

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KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul smelling chicken

Acting on the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department carried out a raid at the outlet and inspected the kitchen, store room, cold storage facilities, deep freezer and fried chicken stock.

26 days ago

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.

28 days ago

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

While text messages continued to work for some users, multimedia files were reportedly stuck uploading or took longer to send. Downdetector showed that 41 per cent of complaints were related to messaging, 40 per cent to the app and 13 per cent to notifications.

Aug 10, 2026

CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Sets new benchmark for competition

Refurbished Smartphone Market Gains Momentum As Display Shipments Surpass New Phone Demand In 2026

Display shipments for refurbished smartphones surpassed those for new smartphone production for the first time in Q1 2026, according to Omdia. Refurbishment demand rose as high memory costs forced smartphone makers to cut production.

Aug 9, 2026

WhatsApp plans usernames, new pricing model to enhance privacy, empower businesses

WhatsApp tests age-verification feature in India ahead of DPDP Act implementation; rolls out new group chat features

WhatsApp has started testing an optional age-verification feature in India that allows users to add their date of birth as Meta prepares to comply with upcoming provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act

Aug 9, 2026

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

The Centre will hold fresh discussions with Meta on its recommendation algorithms and content moderation systems as it strengthens oversight of digital platforms. The talks will focus on tackling harmful content, deepfakes and child sexual abuse material while ensuring compliance with Indian laws

Aug 7, 2026

Don't make citizens run from pillar to post: FM Sitharaman calls out laidback governance

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026 Amid Opposition Protests; Tax Amendment Bill Introduced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aims to simplify tax compliance for foreign companies using Indian data centres. Nasscom welcomed the proposed changes, calling them a positive step for India's data centre and cloud ecosystem.

Aug 4, 2026

WhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts 'Under Review', Blocks Access For 24 Hours

Many WhatsApp users saw an 'account in review' message instead of their normal chat screen. During the review period, affected users were unable to use WhatsApp's main features, including messaging and calling.

Aug 4, 2026

Gold price today near Rs 1.43 Lakh: Why small Paytm Gold investments are gaining ground

The 24-karat gold price today is hovering around Rs 1.43 lakh per 10 grams in the domestic market, after a volatile stretch of choppy, range-bound trade. That is roughly 20 per cent below the retail all-time high of about Rs 1.78 lakh per 10 grams

Aug 4, 2026

'Karnataka has enough water': TN moves Supreme Court seeking full Cauvery share

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has sparked fresh dissent within the Congress, with several MLAs protesting after being denied ministerial berths despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's appeal for patience.

Aug 3, 2026

Brij Bhushan Singh cleared in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. The verdict brings relief to the political leader, in one of the most high-profile legal battles in Indian sport.

Aug 3, 2026

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA Says 'Don't Spread Rumours' About Paper Leak; Warns of Legal Action

NEET-PG 2026 rolls out key reforms with more time per question, centres closer to home; all you need to know

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5 per cent compared to the previous year. The examination will be conducted in a single shift across around 340 cities and more than 1,300 examination centres.

Aug 2, 2026

250 Km In 2 Hours: Donor Heart Races Via Vande Bharat To Save Life

Vande Bharat's first live heart transport helps save patient in Ahmedabad

In a historic medical first for Indian Railways, a live donor heart was rushed 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad on Friday via a high-speed "green corridor" created aboard the Vande Bharat Express and across city streets to save the life of a critically ill cardiac patient.

Aug 2, 2026

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

The country added 37 GW of solar capacity in 2025, surpassing the United States in annual additions to emerge as the world's second-largest solar growth market, it said.

Aug 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan To Release Uncut In UK On July 24, Distributor Shares Update

Vijay's Jana Nayagan screenings halted in Karnataka amid Cauvery row; state to decide on water release after August 2 all-party meeting

As protests intensified following the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) direction to release water to Tamil Nadu, theatres cancelled shows as a precautionary measure, while pro-Kannada groups caused ruckus in some theatres in Mandya.

Jul 31, 2026

'How Can Pellets Be Barred When Bullets Are Allowed in Extreme Cases?': Supreme Court Questions Plea Seeking Ban on Pellet Guns

'How Can Pellets Be Barred When Bullets Are Allowed in Extreme Cases?': SC Questions Plea Seeking Ban on Pellet Guns

The petitioners alleged that the RAF fired pump-action guns spraying metallic pellets indiscriminately into the crowd, causing serious injuries.

Jul 30, 2026

India's 5G user base to double to 100 crore by 2030; Scindia says country will lead global 6G race

India's 5G user base to double to 100 crore by 2030; Scindia sees bigger role in global 6G race

Speaking at an event, Scindia said 5G services have already reached nearly 50 crore people across the country, describing the figure as equivalent to the entire population of Europe. He said the next phase of expansion would see the number of 5G users double over the next few years.

Jul 30, 2026

Telangana CM demands Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh

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Articles by Kunal Gupta

KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul smelling chicken

Meta Redesigns Instagram Logo For 1st Time In 10 Years

WhatsApp users report disruption in sending photos, videos, GIFs across several countries

Refurbished Smartphone Market Gains Momentum As Display Shipments Surpass New Phone Demand In 2026

WhatsApp tests age-verification feature in India ahead of DPDP Act implementation; rolls out new group chat features

Govt, Meta to hold fresh talks on algorithms and content moderation amid regulatory scrutiny

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026 Amid Opposition Protests; Tax Amendment Bill Introduced

WhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts 'Under Review', Blocks Access For 24 Hours

Gold price today near Rs 1.43 Lakh: Why small Paytm Gold investments are gaining ground

'Karnataka has enough water': TN moves Supreme Court seeking full Cauvery share

Brij Bhushan Singh cleared in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

NEET-PG 2026 rolls out key reforms with more time per question, centres closer to home; all you need to know

Vande Bharat's first live heart transport helps save patient in Ahmedabad

India surpasses US to become world's second-fastest growing solar energy market

Vijay's Jana Nayagan screenings halted in Karnataka amid Cauvery row; state to decide on water release after August 2 all-party meeting

'How Can Pellets Be Barred When Bullets Are Allowed in Extreme Cases?': SC Questions Plea Seeking Ban on Pellet Guns

India's 5G user base to double to 100 crore by 2030; Scindia sees bigger role in global 6G race

Nearly 2 yrs after his death, SC gives Manmohan clean chit in coal scam case, accepts CBI closure report

Guru Purnima: 10 Signs That Reveal the True Meaning of the Guru-Shishya Tradition

FM Sitharaman tells I-T Dept to ensure convenience for honest taxpayers

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'