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TRAI Says 1600 Series Calls Cannot Be Blocked, Defends Dedicated Number System Amid Truecaller Row
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (100+ words) The clarification comes amid an ongoing disagreement between the regulator and caller identification app Truecaller, which has argued that spammers are exploiting the dedicated number series. TRAI, however, maintained that the purpose of introducing the 1600 series is to make essential…...
Advait Energy Transitions Bags "58. 25 Crore PGVCL Order In Bhavnagar, Secures Four Underground Cable Contracts Worth Over "250 Crore
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (343+ words) Advait Energy Transitions has secured a Rs 58. 25 crore. | Mumbai: Advait Energy Transitions Ltd announced on Thursday that it has secured a turnkey contract worth Rs 58. 25 crore (including taxes) from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) for developing an underground cable…...
BMC Launches Whats App Chatbot To Report Open Manholes After Sakinaka Death
1+ day, 1+ min ago (57+ words) Following the death of a labourer who fell into an open sewage manhole in Sakinaka, the BMC has launched a dedicated Whats App chatbot (9324500600) for reporting open, damaged or missing manhole covers. Citizens can submit location details and photographs for…...
MCA Warns Citizens Against Phishing Scams, Fake Officials And Call Forwarding Fraud
1+ day, 55+ min ago (44+ words) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has warned citizens against phishing scams involving fake calls, Whats App messages, emails and websites impersonating government departments. Cyber Police also cautioned people against call forwarding scams, advising them not to share OTPs, PINs or…...
EU Asks Meta To Alter Addictive Features On Instagram, Facebook Or Face Fines
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (146+ words) The EU's technology regulator said Meta had failed to properly assess the addictive risks linked to highly personalised recommendations, autoplay and infinite scroll, which continuously provide users with new content and encourage prolonged engagement, Reuters reported....
Netflix Brings Back 30-Day Free Trial For Select New Users In India: Here's How To Avail
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (49+ words) Netflix appears to have revived free trials for select new users in India after ending the offer globally in 2020. Some users reportedly saw 'Try 30 days for 0 rupees' during sign-up, while others received shorter trial periods. The offer depends on account…...
Instagram Users Raise Privacy Concerns Over Meta's AI Image Tool: Here's How To Opt Out
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (136+ words) Instagram users react over automatic opt-in A blog post from security firm Malwarebytes noted that Meta describes Muse Image as a way to make AI image generation more personal by letting people reference public Instagram accounts in their prompts, but…...
Whats App Submits Response To Centre's Notice Over Proposed Username Feature In India
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (330+ words) New Delhi: Meta-owned Whats App has reportedly submitted its response to the Centre's notice regarding its proposed 'username' feature, and the government is currently examining the reply. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meit Y) had issued a notice to…...
BSNL Launches "1. 34 Lakh Satellite Phone To Boost Connectivity In Remote Areas
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (163+ words) BSNL has launched a satellite phone priced at Rs 1. 34 lakh to provide voice calls and SMS services in remote areas where conventional mobile networks are unavailable. The handset supports defence, maritime, disaster response and other critical operations, while operating through…...
Gujarat Unveils Data Centre Policy 2026-29, Eyes "6 Lakh Crore Investment In Digital Infrastructure
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (54+ words) Gujarat has launched the Viksit Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29, aiming to attract nearly "6 lakh crore in investments and make the state India's leading data centre and AI infrastructure hub. The policy focuses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, green energy, digital…...