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Topic: WhatsApp

Hate speech, now ‘fear speech’ — study finds new way Indians on WhatsApp ‘target minorities’

Study by IIT-Kharagpur and MIT Institute of Data, Systems and Society, US, assessed over 5,000 public, political WhatsApp groups, found emojis are a common feature in such posts.

WhatsApp isn’t giving up on new privacy policy, will launch fresh drive to convince users

With plans to roll out the new policy on 15 May, WhatsApp has changed the design of its in-app notification on the update to a small top-screen banner.

SC seeks reply from Centre, WhatsApp on plea alleging lower standards of privacy for India

The top court said that people have grave apprehensions that they will lose their privacy, and it is our duty to protect them.

Send ‘hi’, find job — govt’s WhatsApp chatbot will help labourers look for work in home states

Technology Information Forecasting & Assessment Council creates portal called SAKSHAM to connect labourers to MSMEs in their native places. Idea took root during Covid.

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde observed that this issue is already being heard by the Delhi High Court and the petitioner can choose the suitable remedy.

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on PIL against new WhatsApp privacy policy

The petitioners have contended that WhatsApp's new privacy policy indicates 'fissures' in Indian data protection and privacy laws.

5% Indians have deleted WhatsApp, 21% using alternate platforms, finds survey

In a survey conducted by LocalCircles, 75% of respondents have also indicated that they will not use WhatsApp business chat and payment feature if its privacy policy is implemented in May.

WhatsApp treating Indian users differently from Europeans matter of concern, Centre to HC

The central govt told Delhi HC that it was also a matter of concern that Indian users were being 'unilaterally' subjected to the change in privacy policy by WhatsApp.

Sushant ‘suicide’ coverage doesn’t need new HC guidelines. Gagging media isn’t the answer

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Working to address misinformation, says WhatsApp after India raises concern over new policy

The Indian government Tuesday posed 14 questions to WhatsApp on its 'invasive' changes in Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.