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WhatsApp will soon let you silence annoying groups forever

The new Always Mute feature replaces the one year option while muting a chat. This will allow users to mute messages from unwanted groups and people for a lifetime.

Oct 3, 2020

Navy veteran attacked by Shiv Sena workers over WhatsApp forward; family calls for President's rule in Maharashtra

Retired Navy officer Madan Sharma was beaten up over a WhatsApp forward of a cartoon on Uddhav Thackeray by Shiv Sena workers. The family has called for President's rule in Maharashtra.

Sep 12, 2020

Fact-Check | Got a call from KBC: It's fake phishing attempt; ignore and flag it

A fake message is circulating on WhatApp attempting to deceive users into believing that they have won Rs 25 lakh in an online lottery conducted by the makers of Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Sep 2, 2020

Mahesh Bhatt trolled after WhatsApp chat with Rhea goes viral

Mahesh Bhatt is on the receiving end after the pictures of his chat with Rhea Chakrborty went viral on social media sites.

Aug 21, 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian were in touch in April: WhatsApp chat reveal

Disha Salian had approached Sushant Singh Rajput in April for commercial deals. The WhatsApp conversations between them have now gone viral.

Aug 18, 2020

Reining in the 'inflammatory posts': Karnataka govt to meet cybercrime experts

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that he would be holding a meeting with cybercrime experts to explore how to manage 'inflammatory posts' on social media to prevent hate crimes and violence. Will regulation of social media help, or will it become a concern of free speech?

Aug 17, 2020

'Two blue ticks convey text seen': SC allows service of summons by WhatsApp, email, fax

A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde observed that it has been brought to the notice of the court that it is not feasible to visit post offices for service of notices, summons, and pleadings.

Jul 10, 2020

WhatsApp Web Dark Mode: Steps to enable dark mode on Chrome, Firefox and Safari

Although the most desired by the users, the dark theme for WhatsApp is currently under development and hence it is not available for either WhatsApp Web or Desktop update in any region.

May 19, 2020

Coronavirus couple, wife had multiple affairs, was 'fake'. Channel ran WhatsApp forward

The social media has been abuzz with the story of a couple who is being labeled as the super spreader of Covid-19 after it was reported that the girl allegedly had multiple partners.

Apr 27, 2020

Vitriol and violence: A coronavirus death exposes paranoia in India

People are also using online platforms to identify those who have recently returned from locations considered high-risk or who may have come into contact with people with the disease. Satyaki Mitra is just one of its recent victims.

Mar 30, 2020

This NASA satellite image on Janata Curfew circulating in WhatsApp is absolutely fake!

After the Janata curfew and the event of applauding the doctors and other health care staff across India, it seems like the social media is yet again prepared to load itself with fake and erroneous messages that states absurd reports from NASA.

Mar 23, 2020

WHO launches 'health alert' on WhatsApp to debunk Covid-19 myths

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday, launched a Health Alert on WhatsApp where over 1.5 billion users can ask questions and they will be provided with reliable information about new coronavirus 24/7.

Mar 21, 2020

Five upcoming WhatsApp features that are more exciting than Dark Mode

We are listing down the upcoming WhatsApp features that are currently under development and expected to roll out later this year.

Mar 10, 2020

Happy Holi 2020 wishes: How to download, send Holi stickers using WhatsApp

This Holi, send festive wishes to your friends and family using third-party Holi stickers on WhatsApp.

Mar 9, 2020

Hyderabad Police files complaint against social media platforms for 'anti-national' activities

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police has registered an FIR against WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok for damaging national integration and communal harmony.

Feb 28, 2020

These hidden WhatsApp features will change the way you use the app

WhatsApp tips and tricks: These hidden WhatsApp features allow you to make your own GIF, send high-quality photos over chats, and hide media from the gallery.

Feb 17, 2020

Seize phones of members of WhatsApp groups: Delhi HC directs cops on JNU attack

The Delhi HC has asked WhatsApp and Google to preserve and provide information - messages and photo - related to the JNU violence to the police.

Jan 14, 2020

JNU to conduct exams through Whatsapp: 'Answer scripts can be sent through images of hand-written scripts'

According to the Chairperson, Aswini K Mohapatra the decision was made in the interest of the JNU students. Mohapatra said that the decision was taken due to the extraordinary situation of the JNU.

Dec 17, 2019

WhatsApp's new feature fixes common problem with calls, but creates new one

WhatsApp users have finally received a new feature that improves in-app calling, but there's still some work to be done.

Dec 9, 2019

Fact Check: Did Bengaluru police ask people for vehicle numbers before boarding cabs?

The city police cleared that the message was not forwarded from the official Bengaluru City Police number and requested people to not believe in such hoax messages or share them.

Dec 3, 2019