News for 'mobile messaging apps'

K'taka BJP MLA Virupakshappa held as HC rejects bail plea in graft case

K'taka BJP MLA Virupakshappa held as HC rejects bail plea in graft case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A viral video showed the Lokayukta sleuths intercepting the MLA at the Kyathasandra toll gate in Tumakuru when was heading for Bengaluru.

Income tax refund Trojan targets Android customers of 27 banks

Income tax refund Trojan targets Android customers of 27 banks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

A banking Trojan malware has been detected in the Indian cyberspace that is lurking to attack bank customers using Android phones and has already targeted those from more than 27 public and private sector banks, the country's federal cyber security agency said in a latest advisory.

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Cyber criminals are using apps and young women to trap people through mobile phone calls and video chats.

Free Android app for women's safety

Free Android app for women's safety

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

All one has to do is set some emergency contacts and your phone will send them an emergency SMS with a preset message.

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

The brain behind Teen Patti, the mobile game

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The inspiring story of how Saurabh Aggarwal conquered it all with his mobile gaming company Octro.

Friends suspect 'big conspiracy' behind Shraddha's murder

Friends suspect 'big conspiracy' behind Shraddha's murder

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A close friend of Maharashtra resident Shraddha Walkar, who was killed allegedly by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala in Delhi, has said there could be a 'big conspiracy' behind her murder, while another friend claimed she had once called him saying Poonawala would kill her.

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Young India to push new Infotainment apps

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The new age mobile applications like live TV and video calling will bring about the next level of growth in the cellular industry, says a study.

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Devendra Fadnavis may divorce me, Amruta told bookie

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Amruta Fadnavis told the bookie that she will go through the cases and then talk to Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio.

Now, get a genie to work for you!

Now, get a genie to work for you!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Users send a message on the app and a virtual assistant responds.

Kejri says let public decide AAP's Punjab CM face, launches phone number

Kejri says let public decide AAP's Punjab CM face, launches phone number

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said his party will be asking the general public as to who should be the party's chief ministerial face in the Punjab Assembly polls, even as he indicated that his own preference for the post was state unit president Bhagwant Mann.

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Seeking the extension of police custody of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, the prosecution told a special court on Tuesday they have received the forensic report of devices seized from him and some images, videos and files that were deleted earlier have been retrieved now.

5 tips to save money while shopping online

5 tips to save money while shopping online

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Did you know that you can bargain with customer care and if you're lucky, you may get your favourite product at an affordable price?

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Why The Best Memories Are Memories Of Home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

A young girl from Manipur hopes the happy days of togetherness will return to her beloved state again.

Decoded: All you wanted to know about Pegasus

Decoded: All you wanted to know about Pegasus

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Given the costs, you would need to be a high-value target for a government agency to spend this sort of money, points out Devangshu Datta.

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Pokemon Go comes to India!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Niantic Labs, the makers of Pokemon Go, releasing the game in India, and adding more content to the game of late, should ensure another spike in the game's popularity, says Himanshu Juneja.

UP polls: Battle field shifts to digital war rooms

UP polls: Battle field shifts to digital war rooms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Given the vital role played by cyberspace in new-age electioneering, the UP police have constituted a digital monitoring cell to curb objectionable and defamatory social media posts on the eve of the elections.

FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?

FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

It was only in April that the social networking giant announced the move to a separate app.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

Smoked ganja during study in US due to sleeping disorder: Aryan Khan to NCB

Smoked ganja during study in US due to sleeping disorder: Aryan Khan to NCB

Rediff.com29 May 2022

In one of his statements before the NCB, Aryan Khan admitted that he started smoking ganja in the US in 2018 when he was doing graduation there, as per the chargesheet.

Facebook revenue up 53%; users, mobile ads climb

Facebook revenue up 53%; users, mobile ads climb

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Mark Zuckerberg, the 29-year old chief executive who co-founded Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, said the company was beginning to reap the benefit of investments to retool certain products.

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Being distributed through a fake Flash Player app, the malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs to malicious servers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google is committed to complying with local laws and engages constructively with governments as they scrutinise and adopt regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the fast evolving technology landscape, its CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Google turns 18, unveils products designed for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Google announced a new Wi-Fi platform called Google Station, a video app called 'YouTube Go' and an offline feature for Chrome web browser and faster loading in Google Play on 2G network

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Many of India's fintech entities and banks have stored all their customer data in India; however, many do use foreign servers, for operations, providing services and for data analytics.

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

AAP's Punjab CM face to be announced on Tuesday: Kejriwal

AAP's Punjab CM face to be announced on Tuesday: Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Kejriwal then said that though he had wanted party MP Bhagwant Mann's name to be declared as the chief ministerial candidate, the latter insisted that the people of Punjab should make this decision.

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The govt says the step has been taken to prevent miscreants spreading rumours. The order also applies to SMS services.

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Why does a State that sees a national security issue at every turn not recognise the seriousness of the data from sensitive databases being breached?'

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

If the data breach is found to be genuine, and if the company is found guilty on the grounds of dereliction of duty, or misleading the general public and the RBI about the data breach, actions taken against it will be severe, the person quoted above said.

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

The Pakistani who helped Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'In many cases, I didn't take money because the Indian students had run out of cash.' 'The biggest high was the blessings that these students's parents used to give me on the phone or send messages thanking me on WhatsApp.'

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Internet, SMS services suspended in Nagaland's Mon district

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A notification issued by the Home Department, Government of Nagaland, read, 'Whereas, there is apprehension of grave law and order problems in Mon District, Nagaland owing to the prevailing situation created by firing incidents today, leading to the death of several persons in Tiru Oting village area under Tizit and Naginimora sub-divisions.'

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.

Regulate Internet calls, disallow Internet.org-like app: DoT

Regulate Internet calls, disallow Internet.org-like app: DoT

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

A government panel on Net neutrality has proposed to regulate domestic calls made using Internet-based calling applications such as Skype, WhatsApp and Viber at par with phone call services offered by telecom operators.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Convenience, safety or discount? The dilemma of how to pay your bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A mobile wallet may offer discounts but allows transactions of limited amounts. And, while a bank app or internet account allows larger transactions, it might be less convenient

Online Dating: 9 Types to AVOID

Online Dating: 9 Types to AVOID

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Maintain a safe distance from people who are reluctant to share their real names or photos with you, advises Ravi Mittal, founder, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The comments assume significance as social media companies are facing the deadline of May 25 to comply with the new guidelines for digital platforms.