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8 WhatsApp tricks you may not know

8 WhatsApp tricks you may not know

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here are the 8 WhatsApp tips and tricks for iPhone users!

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Bank of America hit by graft charge on India stock deals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Bank of America has been hit by a whistleblower complaint that its officials in Asia had shared "non-public information" with investors "before the bank sold hundreds of millions of dollars of stock", reports the Wall Street Journal.

JNU violence: Court notice to WhatsApp, Google, Apple

JNU violence: Court notice to WhatsApp, Google, Apple

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The petition was filed by JNU professors Ameet Parameswaran, Atul Sood and Shukla Vinayak Sawant seeking necessary directions to the Delhi Police Commissioner and Delhi government.

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from his wife and her family.

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

2 House panels to take up WhatsApp snooping case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The home secretary is scheduled to brief the panel on home affairs on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the next meeting.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'Judge laughed when wife told him to end his life'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'Judge laughed when wife told him to end his life'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The family of the 34-year-old techie who allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru, has demanded justice for him and strict action against his harassers, so that his 'soul can rest in peace'.

Govt asks WhatsApp to explain breach amid snooping row

Govt asks WhatsApp to explain breach amid snooping row

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Facebook-owned messaging platform said Indian journalists and human right activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli sypware Pegasus.

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Sahastra Seema Bal frowns on WhatsApp, Truecaller use by troops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Officials said on Thursday that the force recently issued a circular also asking its troops and other staff to avoid sharing official orders on WhatsApp and desist from discussing and sharing operational matters over social media.

Why launch of WhatsApp Pay in India may be delayed

Why launch of WhatsApp Pay in India may be delayed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Data processing compliance is the main reason behind the delay. The government, on several occasions, has made it clear that Indian financial data needs to be stored exclusively onshore and if it is processed outside, it needs to be brought back in 24 hours.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

Sebi raids dealers, analysts over WhatsApp leaks

Sebi raids dealers, analysts over WhatsApp leaks

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The searches follow a probe into circulation of unpublished price sensitive information about various listed companies, including some blue chips, through WhatsApp messages and social media chatrooms.

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Amravati pharmacist murder: Vet seeks bail, claims no Tablighi Jamaat link

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

It further claimed the prosecution has not been able to establish Khan had any intention to cause the murder (of Kolhe) in order to invoke UAPA or IPC provisions.

Army launches WhatsApp-like indigenous messaging app SAI

Army launches WhatsApp-like indigenous messaging app SAI

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

In the quest for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Indian Army has developed and launched a secure messaging application named the 'Secure Application for the Internet (SAI)' that supports an end-to-end secure voice, text and video calling services for Android platform over internet, the Ministry of Defence said in New Delhi on Thursday.

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Though a foreigner on campus, she carried herself with confidence.'

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Telegram, the new messaging app, is fast catching up on the popularity charts of many Indians. Himanshu Juneja lists top features of the Russian-made Telegram that beats WhatsApp hands down.

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the parties should appear before the Constitution bench and formulate issues to be taken up for the hearing.

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Atul Subhash suicide: 'She kept framing charges against him'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A first information report (FIR) has been filed against four people in connection with the suicide of a 34-year-old deputy general manager of a private firm, Atul Subhash, who died by suicide, accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of harassment, extortion, and corruption.

Studio burnt down over WhatsApp comment

Studio burnt down over WhatsApp comment

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

P Rafeeq's comment on the burkha led to his studio being razed.

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train was given a green signal to pass through the main line, however, it entered a loop line already occupied by the freight train.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Check fake news or face legal action: Govt buckles down on WhatsApp

Check fake news or face legal action: Govt buckles down on WhatsApp

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The California-based company has been facing flak recently after about a dozen people were beaten up based on incendiary messages being spread on the app through large groups.

Kerala cops hunt for ISIS recruiters who operate via WhatsApp

Kerala cops hunt for ISIS recruiters who operate via WhatsApp

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The cyber police in Kerala has launched a probe into an alleged bid by supporters of ISIS to lure a Kerala youth to join the terror group by sending messages through mobile application WhatsApp, police said on Monday.

WhatsApp's 10 easy tips to spot fake news, hoax

WhatsApp's 10 easy tips to spot fake news, hoax

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The Facebook-owned company brought out full-page advertisements in leading newspapers as part of their awareness campaign to help users identify and prevent the spread of false information.

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.

WhatsApp told not to share information with Facebook

WhatsApp told not to share information with Facebook

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

As per the new privacy policy of WhatsApp, user information would be shared with Facebook

Ganguly asks Saha for Bengal return; will he accept?

Ganguly asks Saha for Bengal return; will he accept?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Saha, who joined Tripura after a rift with some Cricket Association of Bengal officials in 2022, met Ganguly in Kolkata.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'I had sought help but did not receive any support. Nobody was there.'

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Instructions from the Union rural development ministry to the state officials on the WhatsApp group show that the chat was also used as an off-record avenue for the Union government to pass instructions, which it could not have done through formal channels, keeping the law in mind.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Taking note of the concern by petitioners Karmanya Singh Sareen and Shreya Sethi, the high court wished to examine the issue and asked the concerned authorities to file their reply by September 14.

NIA raids several states in Ghazwa-e-Hind case

NIA raids several states in Ghazwa-e-Hind case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The raids were conducted at the premises of suspects in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh and Kozhikode district of Kerala, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

'It's Christmas with a cherry on the cake'

'It's Christmas with a cherry on the cake'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'A fair bit of shock and certainly excitement with how it was all unfolding, but nothing I could have ever imagined.'

Is the Facebook-WhatsApp deal under threat?

Is the Facebook-WhatsApp deal under threat?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

WhatsApp has stated that it does not intend to collect user data for advertising purposes.

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Gujarat: 14 more held for harassing interfaith couples

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Days after the arrest of three persons in Gujarat's Vadodara city for allegedly targeting interfaith couples, harassing them and uploading their videos on social media, 14 more have been apprehended in connection with the case, the police said on Thursday.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

WhatsApp to cap message forwarding to 5 chats in India

WhatsApp to cap message forwarding to 5 chats in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The company believes that "these changes -- which we'll continue to evaluate -- will help keep WhatsApp the way it was designed to be: a private messaging app".