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Topic: WhatsApp

Modi dominates social media, here are four gaming apps starring him

Modi’s likeness and cartoons appear in a host of apps, ranging from gaming apps, selfie apps to those for WhatsApp.

Facebook wants to encrypt communications on its platforms, but there’s a catch

Zuckerberg's talk about more private communications through Facebook and its other apps is simply putting a shiny gloss on what is otherwise a power play to consolidate user data by merging its multiple services.

UP institute penalises 3 Kashmiri girls for alleged remarks on WhatsApp against Army

The girls allegedly made some adverse and objectionable comments on a WhatsApp group after Pulwama attack on 14 February, an official said.

Here’s what WhatsApp can do to prevent targeted attacks on public figures

WhatsApp should give users more control over deciding who can message them.

Facebook risks shutdown in India as Modi govt wants more uncensored access to WhatsApp

In its battle against fake news, India is pressing Facebook's WhatsApp for more official oversight, which could include access to protected, or encrypted, messages.

Why Indians don’t need school WhatsApp groups

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Quitting the school WhatsApp group is the liberation Indians need

We went to the same school, but we certainly all went to different WhatsApp universities.

Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp set to move to a common Facebook tech home

Facebook is looking to integrate apps it owns, a move that will surely make it even easier for it to gather data on people, and pinpoint ads to them.

A song a day on WhatsApp & YouTube: Election campaigns in Haryana hit a new note

Ahead of the Jind bypoll, as well as the Lok Sabha elections, Haryana’s politicians are counting on viral music and lyrics to win votes.

Facebook’s WhatsApp limits message forwards to 5 recipients to rein in fake news

WhatsApp is implementing the new policy globally after testing it in India last summer. It also comes ahead of the Lok Sabha election due in a few months.

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More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.