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Messaging platform WhatsApp on Tuesday said it has set up a system in India that stores payments-related data locally in the country to comply with RBI regulations. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp sets up system to store payments data locally as per RBI norm

RBI had given time till October 15 to comply with the mandate.

09 Oct 2018 12:38 PM

The collaboration also includes street plays, the popular art form of outreach, to engage people and guide them on the meaningful and responsible ways to use WhatsApp on JioPhone.

WhatsApp, Jio come together for an educational campaign

WhatsApp and Jio will travel across India together in vans and visit 10 cities in the states of UP, Rajasthan, and more.

06 Oct 2018 6:44 PM

Vivek Tiwari (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | vivek.tiwari)

Silent revolt brewing among UP cops over shooting

Within hours, a sum of Rs 5.28 lakh was deposited from various sources into the accused cop’s account.

02 Oct 2018 2:34 AM

A few days back, Kumar's wife suspected that he was regularly chatting with a woman while led to heated argument between them. (Representational Image)

Wife objects to WhatsApp chat, Hyderabad man, his girlfriend commit suicide

The man allegedly hanged himself to death in his house on Saturday while his childhood friend got depressed and consumed toxic substance.

01 Oct 2018 8:46 AM

As usual, brands will have to pay for any content they push to an individual’s account. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ads on WhatsApp: New update could annoy users

Parent company Facebook is looking to monetise WhatsApp through advertisements.

30 Sep 2018 4:57 PM

Acton said WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption stood in the way.

Report: WhatsApp co-founder Acton flags tensions with Zuckerberg

Acton spent eight years with WhatsApp before leaving the company in September last year.

27 Sep 2018 7:20 AM

WhatsApp is currently looking for an India chief and a policy head for the country.

WhatsApp says working with Reliance Jio to curb fake news

WhatsApp also plans to expand its outreach program to existing JioPhone users.

26 Sep 2018 9:09 AM

Facebook’s WhatsApp is working closely with Reliance Jio to spread awareness of false messages. (Representational image)

WhatsApp says working with India's Reliance Jio to curb fake news menace

India is a key market for WhatsApp but one where it has had to delay its payments services is due to the country’s push on data localisation.

26 Sep 2018 7:35 AM

Instagram on Monday said co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have resigned as chief executive officer and chief technical officer of the photo-sharing app owned by Facebook Inc, giving scant explanation for the move.

Instagram co-founders resign in latest Facebook executive exit

In a statement, Zuckerberg described the two as “extraordinary product leaders”.

25 Sep 2018 12:31 PM

WhatsApp appoints grievance officer

Users can now reach out to company’s support team directly from app.

24 Sep 2018 1:03 AM

WhatsApp appoints grievance officer for India to curb fake messages

Under pressure to clamp down on sinister messages, Whatsapp has appointed a grievance officer for India.

23 Sep 2018 3:08 PM

The new WhatsApp feature will only work on smartphones running on the latest Android 9 Pie. (Representational image/ Photo: WhatsApp mobile app)

WhatsApp to unveil two new features for better experience

The messaging platform is testing new feature in the beta channel, spotted in Android beta v2.18.291.

23 Sep 2018 11:40 AM

The controversial message sent by one of the arrested duo reads as, "Main shoot karunga Sitharaman ko, kal uska akhiri din hoga. ('I will shoot Sitharaman, tomorrow will be her last day')", police said. (Photo: File)

2 arrested in Uttarakhand for chatting about killing Defence Minister

It is being probed whether the duo had any criminal background or possessed any arms and ammunition, police said.

17 Sep 2018 8:56 PM

Whatsapp update: Three features you should know

WhatsApp has already rolled out a bunch of features in 2018 in order to keep the platform engaging.

16 Sep 2018 6:32 PM

Apart from the looks, the dark mode will considerably lower down the strain which is put on eyes during long chatting sessions. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp to soon get dark, just like YouTube

Looking at the pictures, we get a fair idea that it will surely be pleasant to the eyes.

15 Sep 2018 6:48 PM

WhatsApp seems to be working on more convenience-oriented features for its Android users.

Replying on WhatsApp to get one-swipe easy on Android, like iPhones

Although the feature has not been integrated yet for the users, WhatsApp is working on its development and it will be available soon.

15 Sep 2018 2:49 PM

HDFC Bank has sent nearly 250 summons through e-mail and WhatsApp to customers who evade compliance and hopes to settle cases faster by adopting the newer methods of communication. (Photo: YouTube)

HDFC Bank sends 250 summons via WhatsApp, e-mail to customers

HDFC Bank has taken a lead by requesting the courts to use digital means to issue summons.

14 Sep 2018 5:24 PM

WhatsApp will be rolled out to all JioPhones by September 20.

WhatsApp begins arriving on JioPhone

The new app offers the best of WhatsApp including fast and reliable messaging and the ability to send photos and videos.

11 Sep 2018 12:37 PM

The groom family refused to marry on the wedding day, scheduled for September 5. (Representational Image)

UP family calls off marriage, says ‘bride spends too much time on WhatsApp’

Amroha SP, Vipin Tada said that they have received a complaint in this matter and a probe is currently underway.

10 Sep 2018 9:15 AM

Department office and those who fail to comply with the rules are to face legal consequences under the IT Act.

Gagging the media

The one-page registration form requires details like the name, address, photograph, phone number and Aadhaar number of the admins.

09 Sep 2018 12:46 AM

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