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Facebook, Instagram Removed 2.7 Crore Posts in India During July: All Details Meta announced on Wednesday that it had removed a total of 2.7 crore posts across Facebook and Instagram in July. The company revealed in its monthly report under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that it received 626 and 1033 reports from users on Facebook and Instagram respectively, and claims that it responded to all user ...

The Last of Us Part 1 PS5 Review: Absolutely Gorgeous, but Overpriced The Last of Us Part I review: PS5 remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 award-winning survival horror game looks absolutely gorgeous, centuries ahead of even The Last of Us Remastered on PS4 Pro. But it comes at a cost. The Last of Us Part 1 price in India is Rs. 4,999. The Last of Us Part 1 release date is September 2 on PlayStation 5. PC release date “very soon”.

Department of Telecom Seeks TRAI's Views on Regulating OTT Services Like WhatsApp: Report The Department of Telecom has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India for its views on the regulation of over-the-top service providers like WhatsApp, Signal, Google Meet, and other apps and services. Telecom operators have been asking TRAI to apply the same rules to these services that provide similar calling and messaging functionality as the telcos do, for...

Zomato Begins Testing Intercity Legends Feature for Food Delivery Across States in Gurugram, South Delhi Zomato Intercity Legends, the the company's upcoming service for ordering dishes from other regions across the country, is currently available for testing for select customers in Gurugram and parts of South Delhi.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Release Date and Time, Episodes, Budget, Cast, Trailer, and More The Rings of Power releases Friday, September 2 at 6:30am IST with the first two episodes on Amazon Prime Video. The Lord of the Rings prequel series stars Morfydd Clark, Robert Arayamo, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Maxim Baldry, Owain Arthur, and Nazanin Boniadi.

Cybercrime Cases in 2021 Rose by 5 Percent, Fraud Most Common Motive in Cyber Fraud: Report Cybercrime cases in India increased by 5 percent in 2021, according to the latest NCRB data. While 52,974 cases were reported, charge sheets were filed in only 33.8 percent of cybercrime cases, accounting for one-third of all cases reported. Over 70 percent of cybercrime cases in the country reported in 2021 were from Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Utt...

Truecaller iOS Update With Improved Spam, Scam Detection Released: All Details Truecaller has announced that it is releasing an improved version of its app for iPhone models. The latest update is said to offer 10 times better spam, scam, and business call identification than the previous versions, according to the company. It is said to be smaller in size, and offers higher efficiency. It is said to work faster on models as old as the iPhone 6S.

Monica, O My Darling Trailer: Netflix Unveils Teaser for Rajkummar Rao-Led Whodunnit Movie Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for Monica, O My Darling. The whodunnit comedy film stars Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte, and Huma Qureshi, who come up with a plan for the perfect murder. The film, directed by Vasan Bala, does not have a release window.

Elon Musk Sends Twitter Another Letter Seeking to Terminate Takeover Deal Over Whistleblower Claims: Report Elon Musk has sent a fresh letter to Twitter, asking the company to terminate his $44 billion (nearly Rs. 3,51,300) agreement to acquire the microblogging service. The company sued Musk after he tried to walk away from the deal, asking a US court to direct him to complete the transaction according to the deal. Musk has since countersued Twitter, ahead of the upcoming...

Dahan Trailer: Disney+ Hotstar Sets September 16 Release Date for Tisca Chopra Series The trailer for Dahan, a new Hotstar Specials starring Tisca Chopra in the lead, is here The nine-episode-long supernatural horror series follows a cursed town in Shilaspura, which houses an ancient, evil spirit. Dahan releases on September 16, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Dahan also stars Saurabh Shukla, Rajesh Tailang, and Rohan Joshi.

Microsoft to Implement Cloud Computing Changes for Service Providers From October 1 Microsoft to implement the cloud computing changes from October 1. Microsoft’s revised deals will let customers use their licenses on any European cloud provider delivering services to their own data centres. Company President Brad Smith had first announced these changes in May.

Netflix September 2022 Releases: Cobra Kai 5, Jamtara 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2, and More Cobra Kai season 5, Jamtara season 2, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2, Plan A Plan B, Jogi, Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer, Blonde, Do Revenge, Heartbreak High, and Naruto Shippuden seasons 5–9 — these are the biggest movies, TV shows, web series, and originals on Netflix India in September 2022.

IRCTC Officials Summoned by Parliamentary Panel Over Tender to Monetise Citizen Data Top officials of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have reportedly been summoned by a parliamentary panel to question them about a tender seeking to monetise digital data of the Indian Railways and the IRCTC.

Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live Trailers: Dead Island 2, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, and More Gamescom Opening Night Live unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements this year, in Cologne, Germany. Key highlights include Dead Island 2, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, Dune: Awakening, and more. Gamescom 2022 is scheduled to run for four days — August 24 to August 28, in the presence of a live audience.

Delhi Crime Season 2 Release Date and Time, Cast, Review, Story, Episodes, and More Delhi Crime season 2 release date and time is August 26 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang are part of Delhi Crime season 2 cast.

Google Sends 'Spam Emails' With Inbox Ads Despite EU Court Judgement, Privacy Group Says Google faces a privacy complaint over claims that the company sends 'spam emails' to users' inboxes, without their consent, in breach of a European Union court order. An Austria-based privacy advocacy group has filed a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des Libertés, or CNIL, France's data protection authority.

Jamtara Season 2 Release Date Set for September 23 on Netflix Jamtara season 2 release date set for September 23 on Netflix in India and around the world. Sparsh Shrivastav, Anshumaan Pushkar, Monika Panwar, and Amit Sial lead Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega season 2 cast. Jamtara season 2 part of Netflix India’s September alongside Fabulous Wives of Bollywood Wives season 2 and Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer.

House of the Dragon Episode 2 Review: Old Makes Way for the New House of the Dragon episode 2 review: in “The Rogue Prince”, newly-minted heir Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) asserts herself, and Viserys’ (Paddy Considine) choice for a new wife — Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) — emboldens the Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) to join Daemon (Matt Smith). House of the Dragon episode 2 released August 28 at 9pm ET on HBO Max, and Augus...

Cobra Kai 5, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and More: September Web Series on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime Video Cobra Kai season 5, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Rick and Morty season 6, Jamtara season 2, and Star Wars: Andor — the five biggest TV shows and web series in September on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video.

Facebook Parent Meta Settles Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit; Terms of Agreement Undisclosed: Details Meta has settled the lawsuit claiming that Facebook has illegally shared user data with the research firm Cambridge Analytica. The settlement comes after it was revealed a month ago that Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, would have to sit for a six hours long questioning by the plaintiff’s lawyers.

WhatsApp 2021 Privacy Policy Leaves Users in ‘Take It or Leave It’ Position: Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court said that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy leaves users in a “take it or leave it situation”. The privacy policy forces users into an agreement and then shares data with Facebook. The verdict of the court came while dismissing the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook against an order.

Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix Series to Be Made by the Umbrella Academy Creator Steve Blackman Horizon Zero Dawn TV adaptation is in development, with The Umbrella Academy creator Steve Blackman attached. In a Netflix Tudum interview, the filmmaker confirmed that he will be adapting the critically-acclaimed PlayStation game into a series. Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix series will be co-written by Blackman and Michelle Lovretta, with the former also working on a sci...

The Grand Tour Presents: A Scandi Flick Release Date, Trailer Unveiled by Amazon Prime Video The Grand Tour: A Scandi Flick special releases on September 16, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Amazon released an official trailer, showcasing some icy adventures the trio of Clarkson, Hammond, and May partake in. “A Scandi Flick” gets its name from the real-life driving technique involving oversteer and weight shifts.

Twitter Ordered to Give Information to Elon Musk Regarding Spam and Bot Accounts Twitter has been reportedly ordered to give more information to Elon Musk regarding spam and bot accounts as a part of the social media company’s legal fight to make the billionaire entrepreneur finish the $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,51,200 crore) acquisition of the platform.

SpaceX, T-Mobile Join Hands to Increase Internet Access in Remote Parts of the US T-Mobile plans to use Starlink satellites to give mobile users Internet access in remote parts of the United States. The US wireless carrier plans to connect users’ smartphones directly to the satellites in the orbit thereby cutting out the need for cell towers.

Twitter, IRCTC Summoned by Shashi Tharoor-Led Parliamentary Panel Over Data Security Twitter and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has been asked to appear before the Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on Friday. The microblogging site and railway ticketing app have been summoned to discuss concerns over "citizens' data security and privacy".

Google Deleted Over 2000 Loan Apps From Play Store in India Since January Google has banned more than 2,000 loan apps from Play Store in India since January this year, said a senior official from the company. These loans apps were removed from the Play Store for misrepresenting information and violating terms. Google plans to introduce some more policy changes in the coming weeks.

Google Announces New Digital Safety Measures for India, Allocates $2 Million Grant for Outreach Programs Google has announced some online safety measures in India on Thursday. The company donated grant worth $2 million (nearly Rs. 16 crore) from Google.org to non-profit organisations in India for enhanced digital safety of vulnerable communities.

Twitter Employees Continue to Quit Amid Elon Musk Battle, Whistleblower’s Complaint Twitter executives informed the employees regarding the staff exodus it has been facing recently amid legal battle with Elon Musk and whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko’s allegations. The company’s current employee attrition stands at 18.3 percent.

Supreme Court’s Technical Committee Finds Malware on 5 Phones, Not Sure If Pegasus Spyware: Report The technical committee made by the Supreme Court of India has said that it only found malware on 5 out of the 29 phones submitted to it, according to a report. The committee also reportedly said that it can’t conclusively say that it is the Pegasus spyware. The apex court has asked the committee to keep its findings confidential, the report added.

Whistleblower Complaint Could Provide Musk With Ammunition in Attempt to Exit Twitter Deal: Report The recent whistleblower complaint by Twitter’s former security chief Peter ‘Mudge’ Zatko could provide billionaire Elon Musk with ammunition in his attempt to exit buying the social media platform for $44billion. It is not clear as of now whether and how Musk's team will use the whistleblower's information.

Facebook News Feed Broken for Hours, Spammed with Bot Posts to Celebrity Pages: Report Celebrity pages on Facebook were seemingly spammed by bots and users which broke the News Feed for several users. Facebook blamed a configuration change for this error.

IRCTC Officials Summoned by Parliamentary Panel Over Tender to Monetise Citizen Data Top officials of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have reportedly been summoned by a parliamentary panel to question them about a tender seeking to monetise digital data of the Indian Railways and the IRCTC.

Gamescom 2022 Opening Night Live Trailers: Dead Island 2, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, and More Gamescom Opening Night Live unveiled a slew of new trailers and announcements this year, in Cologne, Germany. Key highlights include Dead Island 2, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, Dune: Awakening, and more. Gamescom 2022 is scheduled to run for four days — August 24 to August 28, in the presence of a live audience.

Delhi Crime Season 2 Release Date and Time, Cast, Review, Story, Episodes, and More Delhi Crime season 2 release date and time is August 26 at 12:30pm IST on Netflix. Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang are part of Delhi Crime season 2 cast.

Google Creates 'Spam Emails' With Inbox Ads Despite EU Court Judgement, Privacy Complaint Says Google faces a privacy complaint over claims that the company sends 'spam emails' to users' inboxes, without their consent, in breach of a European Union court order. An Austria-based privacy advocacy group has filed a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'informatique et des Libertés, or CNIL, France's data protection authority.

Aadhaar Can Be Used to Avail 8 Online Services by Delhi Government, Not Mandatory for All, UIDAI Says Aadhaar services can now be used for eight online services offered by the Delhi government. The UIDAI has given its nod to the Industries Department in the union territory. The Aadhaar card holders will be briefed about the process with detailed information on how the Aadhaar data will be used by the government.

Future-Proofing Your Business Against Global Uncertainties With uncertainties and threats, businesses are needed ensure their assets are future-proof. While business environments are always evolving, the new technologies on the horizon and constantly changing consumer demands and preferences wreak havoc even on the best-laid plans. Here's how you can try best to future-proof businesses.

Delivery Firms Step Up Hiring of Gig Workers Ahead of Crucial Festival Season Delivery firms like BigBasket have stepped up their hiring ahead of the crucial upcoming shopping season that is set to arrive with the festivals next month. Companies have attempted to hire more gig workers, for deliveries, even as the demand for these workers has seen a sharp increase. Firms like Dunzo and BigBasket hire their own workers for deliveries in major cit...

Microsoft Outlook Begins Displaying More Ads on iOS and Android Apps: Report Microsoft has reportedly started to insert more ads in the Outlook mobile app for iOS and Android in recent months. This move by the tech giant makes it harder for free users to avoid ads in Outlook mobile. It leaves the user with the only option of subscribing to the Microsoft 365 programme to avoid ads.

The Game Awards 2022 Announced for December 8, Introduces Best Adaptation Category The Game Awards 2022 is scheduled to take place on December 8. Geoff Keighley returns to host the annual video game awards show, live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, with a live in-person audience. The Game Awards 2022 will also be streamed for free across multiple platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, Facebook Live, and more.

Instagram Reportedly Testing BeReal-Like Candid Challenges Feature Instagram is reportedly working on a new feature. The Candid Challenges feature will notify users at a different time each day to post a picture There is no clarity on when these features will be publicly available, but Instagram is said to be testing the feature internally.

US Banking Giants Face Over $1 Billion in Fines Over Unauthorised Email, WhatsApp Use Major US banks like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America face upwards of $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,000 crore) in fines, according to recent disclosures. The banks are being probed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission over employees' use of unapproved messaging tools like email and WhatsApp. Here's how much firms l...

UPI Is Digital Public Good, Services to Remain Free, Ministry of Finance Says UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, services in India will not carry a service charge, the finance ministry said on Sunday. The ministry referred to UPI as a digital public good with immense convenience for the public and productivity gains for the economy. The total number of UPI transactions had crossed the 6 billion mark in July.

Block Spam Emails in Gmail With These Simple Tricks Trying to stop all spam email is tough, but here are practical ways to permanently stop those annoying spammers from cluttering your Gmail account.

Taiwan Urges Countries to Cooperate to Ensure Partners Have Reliable Supplies of ‘Democracy Chips’ Taiwan said China’s threats meant fellow democracies had to cooperate, while adding that it wants to ensure partners have reliable supplies to “democracy chips” or semiconductors, the components used in electronics such as devices, vehicles, and missiles. The comments were made by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen during a visit by Indiana governor Eric Holcomb, as ...

Indonesia to Probe Telkom Indonesia, PLN Over Alleged Data Breaches Indonesia will investigate alleged breaches of personal information at a state-owned telecom operator and a state utility firm. The country has had a slew of alleged data breaches in recent years, including on its COVID-19 screening app. The Indonesian government has also summoned representatives from PT Telkom Indonesia and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara and sending re...

Enola Holmes 2: Netflix Reveals Release Date, First Look at Millie Bobby Brown-Led Mystery Sequel Netflix has offered a first look at Enola Holmes 2, starring Millie Bobby Brown. The sequel follows the titular Enola as she tackles her first official case — the mysterious disappearance of a matchstick girl’s sister. Enola Holmes 2 is slated to release on November 4, exclusively on Netflix.

YouTube Channels Blocked in India Monetised Fake News; Spread Nuclear Fear, Communal Hatred, Officials Say The government recently blocked 102 YouTube channels were routinely spreading disinformation about India to lakhs of subscribers, and monetising fake news, according to officials. The YouTube channels, numerous websites and social media accounts had used templates and logos of popular television channels to mislead their viewers into believing that the news presented ...

Vijay Shekhar Sharma to Continue as Paytm MD, CEO MD for Five Years, Backed by 99.67 Percent of Shareholders Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has been reappointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for another five years, according to the company. The country’s leading digital payments and financial services company and pioneer of QR and mobile payments said that 99.67 per cent of shareholders voted in favour of him continuing in his role. His remuneration ...

PS5 India August 22 Restock: How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition Horizon Forbidden West Bundles PS5 India August 22 restock — for Rs. 53,990 PS5 Horizon Forbidden West bundle, and Rs. 43,990 PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle — is available at Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Game Loot, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center ShopAtSC, and Vijay Sales.

Pegasus Maker NSO Group CEO Resigns Ahead of Reorganisation Pegasus spyware creator NSO Group on Sunday announced that its CEO Shalev Hulio had resigned, while the company would cut 100 jobs ahead of a restructuring effort. Chief Operating Officer Yaron Shohat has been appointed to oversee the reorganisation, which comes as the company is facing legal action over accusations that its software has been used to hack smartphones....

House of the Dragon Episode 1 Leaked on Torrent Sites, Piracy Networks Ahead of Release House of the Dragon episode 1 leaked on torrents and available for download via piracy networks. House of the Dragon episode 1 releases August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. House of the Dragon is the first Game of Thrones spin-off series.

Facebook to Roll Out Major Updates to Horizon Worlds; More Details at Connect Event: Mark Zuckerberg Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has shared online that the company will be releasing major updates to the Horizon Worlds and its avatar graphics soon. The announcement comes days after the company launched the Horizon Worlds in France and Spain. Zuckerberg called the previously shared avatar “pretty basic”.

IRCTC Floats Tender to Appoint Consultant to Monetise Digital Data, Digital Liberties Group Flags Risks The IRCTC has floated a tender as part of a project aimed at ‘digital data monetisation’, according to the public sector undertaking, which is looking to hire a consultant to monetise data from the railway’s passenger, freight, parcel, catering, tourism, and other operations. Meanwhile, digital liberties group Internet Freedom Foundation has flagged risks with m...

Zomato-owned Blinkit Launches Printout Delivery Service in Select Areas Blinkit, formerly known as Grofers, has started printout delivery services in a few areas. The company will reportedly charge an amount of Rs. 9 per page for delivering black and white printouts at your doorsteps, while Rs. 19 will be levied for coloured copies. Users can get their documents printed and delivered to their doorsteps by just uploading them on the Blinki...

DEF CON Hacker Tournament Brings Together World's Best in Las Vegas In the carpeted ballroom of one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas, the few dozen hackers competing in the challenge sat hunched over laptops from Friday through Sunday during the DEF CON security conference that hosts the event.

House of the Dragon Release Date and Time, Cast, Episodes, Trailer, and More House of the Dragon releases Monday, August 22 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar. The Game of Thrones prequel stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey.

You Thought China’s Tech Slowdown Was Bad For the first time in history, China’s two largest technology companies posted a decline in revenue as the nation faces unprecedented growth hurdles and an uncertain outlook. But 2,000 miles away, even bigger challenges await one of Southeast Asia’s biggest companies.

India Aims to Copy China, But Not in Lending-by-App Craze There’s a lot about Beijing’s decades-long infrastructure push and investment-led growth that India wants to emulate. But when it comes to the consumer economy, aping China’s out-of-control digital lending boom is strictly off the policy agenda. The Reserve Bank of India’s recently released guidelines for app-based loans show a clear desire to rein in the indu...

Asset Managers Tighten Controls on Personal Communication Amid ‘WhatsApp’ Crackdown on Banks Asset managers have begun to tighten controls related to the use of personal communications tools for interacting with clients, as part of a move to comply with rules set by regulators. Last month Britain's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the country's top data protection watchdog, called for a review of the use of WhatsApp, private emails and other messaging...

UPI to Provide Hassle-Free QR Code-Based Transactions to Indians in UK UPI will foray into the UK market starting with QR code-based transactions. For this, the NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has forged a partnership with payments solutions provider PayXpert to internationalise the acceptance of its payment solutions in the UK. NPCI said over 5 lakh Indians, including over 1 lakh students, travel to the UK every year.

Vietnam Orders Technology Firms, Telecom Operators to Store User Data Locally, Set Up Local Offices Vietnam has directed technology firms to store user data within the country as part of the government’s attempts to tighten rules related to cybersecurity. Firms like Google, Facebook and telecom operators have also been directed to set up local offices. Data of all internet users or any data created by users while surfing the internet must be to stored domestically...

Netflix's Ad-Supported Tier May Block Download of Shows and Movies for Offline Viewing Netflix’s new ad-supported tier may not allow users to download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing, according to a code found inside of the company’s iPhone app. The streaming giant is planning to roll out the ad-supported level by early next year.

Government Orders to Block 8 YouTube Channels for Alleged Disinformation The government has ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views.

India’s First Portal on Arrested Narcotics Offenders, Named NIDAAN, Gets Operational India’s first-of-its kind database of arrested narcotics offenders —NIDAAN — has been made operational for use by various central and state prosecution agencies. The portal National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders has been developed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Google Not Liable in Defamation Case, Australian Court Overturns Previous Ruling Google was found not liable in a defamation case by the Australia's highest court, overturning a previous state court ruling. The case stems from a 2004 article which suggested that a criminal defence lawyer, George Defteros, had crossed professional lines and become a "confidant" of criminals, according to the published judgment. The lawyer found a link to the story ...

Russian Court Fines Twitch RUB 2 Million for Streaming Fake Video About War Crimes: Report Russia has reportedly fined streaming service Twitch RUB 2 million (roughly Rs. 26,21,100) for hosting a short video containing what it calls "fake" information about alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The court accused Twitch of failing to remove a 31-second clip of a girl from the town of Bucha, according to reports.

House of the Dragon India Release Time Set for 6:30am IST Every Monday House of the Dragon episodes will debut in India at the same time as in the US. Starting August 22, Disney+ Hotstar will stream the 10-episode series every Monday at 6:30am IST. HBO and Hotstar had previously partnered to release Game of Thrones season 8 in a similar fashion.

BSF Signs MoU With IRCTC to Ensure Booking Data Safety Under Air E-Ticket Service BSF and IRCTC signed MoU to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service for the troops of India's border guarding force. The pact will ensure facility of extra baggage, lounge, cargo and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel. Under the deal, IRCTC will provide a dedicated online portal with a credit faci...

Shantaram: Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at India-Set Charlie Hunnam-Led Drama Series Apple TV+ has offered a first look at Shantaram, starring Charlie Hunnam. The story follows an Australian fugitive named Lin Ford, taking refuge in 1980s Bombay, India, as he navigates through remarkable events in the country. Shantaram is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Gregory David Roberts, and is set to premiere on October 14 on Apple TV+.

Instagram and Facebook Are Stalking You on Websites Accessed Through Their Apps. What Can You Do About It? Facebook and Instagram were recently in news for reportedly devising a way to track user data in external websites accessed through Meta’s apps. The “code injection” enables user tracking and overrides tracking restrictions that browsers such as Chrome and Safari have in place. While Meta has said it isn’t doing anything users didn’t consent to, but “infor...

Xbox One Has Sold Less Than Half of PS4 in Its Lifetime, Microsoft Confirms Xbox One has sold less than half amount of Sony’s PS4 in its lifetime. Microsoft revealed the same in its latest court documents, as it battles the Brazilian competition authority to approve the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Microsoft has not reported Xbox One sales numbers since 2015.

Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer Release Date Set for September 7 on Netflix Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer release date is September 7, Netflix has announced alongside a first look that reveals Raja Kolander to be the focus of the second chapter of the true crime docu-series. The Diary of a Serial Killer follows Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi.

Tencent's NFT Platform Huanhe to Stop Sales for Public as Scrutiny Mounts Tencent will no longer release digital collectibles to the public on its non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe as regulatory scrutiny of NFTs mounts in the country. Huanhe was officially launched early last August. However, the owners of existing collectibles will still be able to hold, display or request a refund for their possessions.

She-Hulk Attorney at Law: Release Date and Time, Cast, Episodes, Trailer, and More She-Hulk: Attorney at Law releases Thursday, August 18 at 12:30pm IST on Disney+ Hotstar. The Marvel original series stars Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Jameela Jamil, Benedict Wong, and Ginger Gonzaga.

Google Search Reportedly Updated to Show Games Available on Cloud Streaming Services Google Search will reportedly show which video games are being streamed on which particular cloud streaming services. The search results do not lead gaming consoles’ storefronts or to PC gaming retailers as the search results being shown are strictly on cloud gaming.

Hacker Offers to Sell Data of 48.5 Million Users of Shanghai's COVID App A hacker, with the username as "XJP", claims to have obtained the personal information of 48.5 million users of a COVID health mobile app run by the city of Shanghai. This is the second claim of a breach of the Chinese financial hub's data in just over a month. The hacker posted an offer to sell the data for $4,000 on the hacker forum Breach Forums.

Inside She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Marvel’s Modern Legal Comedy She-Hulk: Attorney at Law actresses Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, joined by head writer Jessica Gao and co-director Kat Coiro discuss the latest Marvel series, set to premiere on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. They talk about She-Hulk’s fourth wall-breaking aspects, her personality, and her relationships.

Tencent, Alibaba Have Submitted Details of Algorithms Used in Their Products, Says China Regulator Tencent and Alibaba, along with other Chinese tech giants, have submitted details of algorithms used in some of their products, complying with a drive by authorities to tighten oversight of platform algorithms. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a list of 30 algorithms used in some of the country's most popular apps with brief descriptions of their...

Instagram Can Track User Data, Behaviour via Its In-App Browser; Meta Responds: Report Instagram app can reportedly track all interactions of its users with external websites that are accessed through the platform’s in-app browser. As per a report, the app injects a JavaScript code allowing it to monitor all user interactions.

Accelerating India’s Digital Economy With Diverse Web 3.0 Opportunities Over the past few years, the Internet has begun to move towards a more decentralised model. Web 3.0, the successor to the current Web 2.0 model, relies on blockchain technology, a distributed digital ledger or database where encrypted blocks of data are stored and chained together. Here's why Gaurav Arora, Senior Vice President, CoinDCX Pro, thinks India's economy ca...

Google Docs, Slides, Sheets Will Now Offer Improved Notifications When Editing Incompatible Microsoft Office Files Google’s Workspace app notifications have been improved to warn users of incompatibility issues as they work on a Microsoft Office document. The compatibility notifications will now appear on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides when editing or collaborating on Microsoft Office files.

Google Ordered by Australian Court to Pay $42.7 Million Fine for Misleading Users on Data Collection Google has been fined by Australia's Federal Court on being found guilty of misleading users on collection of their personal location data. Alphabet's Google unit has been ordered to pay AUD 60 million (nearly Rs. XXX) in penalties. Google misled some customers about personal location data collected through their Android mobile devices between January 2017 and Decembe...

Google Meet Live Sharing Feature Will Allow Users to Interact With Content, Play Games: Out Now Google Meet will now feature live sharing that will enable users to interact with the content that is being shared during a video conference. The company said that this lets users interact with YouTube videos, curate playlists on Spotify, and play games like Heads Up!, Uno! Mobile, and Kahoot!. Last month, the company had started rolling out the update that integrated...

Microsoft Joins ONDC, to Launch Shopping App in India: All the Details Microsoft has joined Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India and plans to introduce social e-commerce in India. ONDC is a government initiative to reimagine digital commerce in India and Microsoft is the first big tech company to join the government-backed project.

Uttar Pradesh Government Signs MoU With Flipkart to Sell Handicraft Products Online Flipkart and the Uttar Pradesh government have signed an MoU to bring handicrafts from the state to the e-commerce website. Products made by persons with disabilities will also be sold on the platform, according to an official release. The initiative will bring handicrafts from the state to 40 crore customers on Flipkart’s platform.

Snapchat and Other Social Media Platforms Offer Parental Control Features, but Do They Offer Enough Safety? Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms are bolting on new features to make their services safer and more age appropriate. However, there is no discussion on how algorithms pushing endless content that can drag anyone, not just teens, into harmful rabbit holes.

US Rejects SpaceX's Starlink, LTD Broadband's Applications for Internet Subsidies The US Federal Communications Commission rejected SpaceX's Starlink and LTD Broadband's applications for more than $2 billion (roughly Rs. 15,930 crore) in Internet service subsidies. In December 2020, the FCC tentatively awarded $9.2 billion (roughly Rs. 73,281 crore) to over 300 bidders to deploy high-speed broadband from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.

Spotify Testing New Service to Sell Concert Tickets Directly to the Fans: All You Need to Know Spotify has started testing its new service for selling concert tickets directly to the fans through the app and a dedicated website. The website is currently being tested in the United States including a small number of artists like Limbeck, Tokimonsta, and Annie DiRusso.

Toshiba to Boost Sales With Clean Energy, Infrastructure, Data Services; Reports Rise in Quarterly Profits Toshiba reported a JPY 25.9 billion (roughly Rs. 1,540 crore) profit in the April-June quarter, up from JPY 18 billion (roughly Rs. 1,070 crore) a year ago, the company said on Wednesday. The Japanese firm is currently working on revamping its brand image and reassuring investors about its management, even as it is considering taking the company private.

Google Fiber Plans to Bring High-Speed Internet Service to Several US Cities Google Fiber has announced to bring introduce high-speed Internet service to multiple cities in the US in the first big expansion since it started as an independent Alphabet unit in 2015. Chief Executive Dinni Jain said his team is prepared to "add a little bit more build velocity" after over four years of sharpening operations.

Spotify Rolls Out Redesigned Home With Separate Music, Podcast Feeds on Android: All Details Spotify has announced a new update for its Android app with separate feeds for music and podcasts on the home page. The company is currently rolling out the update to Android users, and it will make its way to iOS devices later. The company claims that the separation of feeds will make browsing through content easier.

Former Twitter Employee Convicted of Spying for Saudi Arabia, Accessing Private User Data Former Twitter employee Ahmad Abouammo has been convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia, after he failed to register as an agent and accessed private data on users critical of the kingdom’s government. The FBI’s complaint had alleged that Abouammo and Saudi citizens Ali Alzabarah and Ahmed Al-Mutairi used their positions to access confidential Twitter data about user...

Criminal Justice Adhura Sach Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi-led Hotstar Series Sets August 26 Release Date Disney+ Hotstar has revealed an official trailer for Criminal Justice season 3. Titled ‘Adhura Sach,’ the newest chapter sees Pankaj Tripathi returning as the witty lawyer Madhav Mishra, as he tries to solve the case of a celebrity family murder. Criminal Justice Adhura Sach drops on Disney+ Hotstar on August 26.

Microsoft OneDrive Turns 15, Gets Redesigned Landing Page With New Functions Microsoft is marking the 15th anniversary of OneDrive with a new landing page and new options. The new OneDrive Home will feature a Recent view option for locating documents and will have an Activity column showing the most recent edits and comments on the shared documents.

US President Joe Biden Signs Landmark CHIPS Bill to Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing, Competition With China US President Joe Biden signed signed the CHIPS Act on Tuesday, the new legislation that provides $52.7 billion (roughly Rs. 4,19,400 crore) in subsidies for US chip production and research. The bill was also designed to boost efforts to make the US more competitive with China and motivate firms to manufacture more chips in the country.

AppLovin Offers to Acquire Game Development Platform Unity for $17.54 Billion: Details AppLovin has offered to buy Unity Software for $17.54 billion (roughly Rs. 1,39,600 crore) in all-stock deal, as the company seeks to expand and take advantage of a growing demand for 3D games. Unity's development platform has been used to build some of the most-played games such as Call of Duty: Mobile, and Pokemon Go.

85 Per Cent Of Children In India Have Experienced Cyberbullying: Survey The McAfee survey said that children in India witness and experience the maximum cyberbullying on almost every social media and messaging platform.

US President Joe Biden to Sign $280 Billion CHIPS Act to Boost US Semiconductor Production US President Joe Biden will sign the $280 billion (roughly Rs. 22,27,410 crore) CHIPS Act on Tuesday, the White House has announced. The new bill is designed to incentivise investments in the US chip industry to ease US reliance on overseas supply chains for critical, cutting-edge goods. Micron is announcing a plan to boost domestic manufacturing of memory chips, and ...

Netflix Unveils 3 Indian Reality TV Series, With First Looks at Social Currency, IRL – in Real Love Netflix has unveiled first looks at Indian reality TV series Social Currency (featuring the likes of Roshni Rai and Mridul Madhok) and IRL – In Real Love (from Roadies creator Raghu Ram). Alongside, we have new looks at Seema Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, and Neelam Kothari Soni in Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives season 2; and the full cast of Indian Matchm...

Marvel’s Midnight Suns Release Date Indefinitely Delayed on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been delayed yet again. Take-Two will now release the game in a staggered fashion, with the new-gen PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC launch set for early 2023. Meanwhile, the old-gen PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch versions have no definite release window.

Meta Begins Testing Super Live Streaming Platform With Creators: Report Meta has begun testing a new Twitch-like streaming service with influencers and creators, according to a report. The service is currently in early testing, and has been used by around 100 creators so far. Super was previously promoted as a "Cameo-inspired tool" that would enable Facetime-style calling between famous people and their fans. It currently allows users to ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta Dates Revealed, Starts September 18 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta is coming in September. PS5 and PS4 users get first access, running from September 18 to 20. PC and Xbox players can participate in the playtest from September 24 to 26. Those who pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II gain early access as well.

Delhi Crime Season 2 Trailer: Shefali Shah and Co. Chase After an Oily Gang of Killers Delhi Crime season 2 trailer: Shefali Shah is back as Delhi Police South District DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, chasing an oily gang of killers who are targeting the “vulnerable senior citizens” of India’s national capital. Delhi Crime season 2 release date is August 26 on Netflix. Delhi Crime season 2 poster unveiled alongside.

Xbox Series S India Price Hiked Again, Now Rs. 37,999: Report The Xbox Series S is getting a price hike in India. The next-gen console now costs Rs. 37,990. The Series S price was raised to Rs. 36,990 just a month ago. The Xbox Wireless controllers have also gone up in price, from Rs. 5,590 to Rs. 5,690. Elite Controller Series 2 is now at Rs. 17,990. Pulse Red and Electric Volt Xbox controllers will soar to Rs. 6,290.

Hackers Plant Chinese Flag on Taiwan Government Websites Over Nancy Pelosi Visit Chinese hackers reportedly covered a Kaohsiung government website with a China flag picture for over 10 hours from late Friday to Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the website of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs crashed for a few hours on August 2, 4, and 5. Emergency response guidelines issued by the Cabinet on Friday say a website has to be taken down immediately if ...

Elon Musk Challenges Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to Public Debate Over Bot Users, Says Deal Cold Move Ahead Elon Musk has challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate, over the percentage of bot users on Twitter. Both the microblogging platform and Musk are headed toward an October trial in a Delaware court. The Tesla CEO, who has more than 100 million Twitter followers, said if Twitter simply provides their method of sampling 100 accounts and how they’re confi...

Provident Fund Data of 28 Crore Indians Leaked By Hackers, Claims Ukraine Based Researcher Provident Fund (PF) data of about 28 crore Indians was found to have been leaked by hackers earlier this month. A cybersecurity researcher from Ukraine, Bob Diachenko, made the discovery on August 2 and said that details such as UANs, names, marital status, Aadhaar details, gender, and bank account details were exposed online.

Elon Musk Could Struggle with Banks, His Twitter Deal Escape Hatch, Experts Say Elon Musk has an escape hatch in the form of the banks that agreed to finance his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,37,465 crore) Twitter takeover deal, but experts say that these financial institutions could face long legal odds. The Tesla CEO was sued by Twitter, which has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to force him to complete the transaction. Here’s how Musk coul...

Thai Central Bank Digital Currency to Enter Testing This Year, Bank of Thailand Says Thailand will begin testing its retail digital currency from late this year to the middle of 2023, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday. The retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) will be used in conducting cash-like transactions within limited areas, among about 10,000 retail users as part of the limited testing. Benefits and risks from the pilot project will be ...

HBO Max, Discovery+ Will Merge Into a Single Streaming Platform starting 2023 HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge into a single streaming platform in 2023. The service will first launch in the US in the summer of 2023, after which it will expand to other regions. The Asia-Pacific region will gain access to the new HBO Max and Discovery+ platform by mid-2024.

Pine Labs Sets Target of Up to $5 Billion in Monthly Payments Volume From Plural Service in Two Years Pine Labs, the company that provides point-of-sale machines to offline merchants for card payments, said it is targeting up to $5 billion (roughly Rs. 39,600 crore) in monthly transactions within two years, for its online payments business, Plural. The firm also expects online payments to contribute 20 percent of revenue. Plural was launched last year as a service to ...

Google Search for Web Testing a Row of Cards on Homepage: Report Google Search for Web is reportedly testing a row of square cards on its homepage to show the stocks and markets, trending, weather, what to watch, among others. Few users tweeted regarding the change saying that logging back into Google.com after clearing browsing history showed the homepage with the square cards.

Xbox Game Pass Family Plan Testing Begins in Columbia and Ireland Xbox Game Pass family plan preview testing has begun in select countries. Gamers in Columbia and Ireland can now apply for an Insider preview to share their Game Pass account benefits with friends and family. There is no word on an India preview test yet.

Iron Man Game: EA Reportedly Developing Single-Player Title Based on Marvel Superhero An Iron Man single-player game is rumoured to be in development at EA. Game journalist Jeff Grubb stated claims that the new Marvel game is part of EA’s upcoming single-player lineup. The news comes merely a week after reports of a Black Panther open-world game flooded the internet.

Paytm Working to Fix Issues After Several Users Report Glitches on App Paytm issued a statement on Friday to inform that it is fixing the reported glitches on the application after several users were unable to make transactions using the app. Many even asked Paytm to compensate for the loss they suffered as the crash took place during the market time.

CCPA Fines Amazon Rs. 1 Lakh Over Sale of Substandard Pressure Cookers: All Details Amazon has been fined Rs. 1 lakh by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for the sale of 2,265 pressure cookers that failed to meet quality standards, according to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The CCPA had issued notices to major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, ShopClues and Snapdeal as well as the sellers registered...

Amazon Workers at UK Warehouse Walk Out Over Pay Discontent, Says Union Amazon workers at a warehouse in Tilbury in southeast England have walked out in protest over pay, the trade union GMB said. The rising cost-of-living sparks strikes across sectors. GMB said 800 workers walked out of the warehouse on Wednesday and Thursday over a 35 pence per hour pay increase, with the union seeking a $2.44 (nearly Rs. 195) rise.

Truecaller Collaborates With GoKwik to Minimise Returns for E-Commerce Brands Truecaller has collaborated with GoKwik to enable convenience in online shopping by minimising RTO or Return to Origin fraud. The partnership will the portal to identify and verify users who make purchases. This will also save customers from time wasted on manually filling up names, phone numbers, and other details or have other OTP issues.

Andor Season 2 to End Star Wars Series, Showrunner Tony Gilroy Reveals Andor, the upcoming Star Wars original series is now confirmed to end with season 2. According to showrunner Yony Gilroy, the final episode and scene will segue into the events of 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Andor seasons 1 and 2 will have 12 episodes each.

After Uber, Tiger Global Sells 2.34 Percent Stake in Zomato Over Rs. 18.45 Crore Zomato recently announced that the investment firm Tiger Global has reduced its stake in the company by almost half to 2.77 percent. The firm sold over 18.45 crore shares aggregating to 2.34 percent stake in the company. The news comes a day after Uber was reported to sold its 7.8 percent stake in Indian food delivery firm for $392 million (roughly Rs. 3,100 crore) vi...

Microsoft Teams Optimised for Mac Lineup With Apple Silicon, Boosts Performance: Details Microsoft Teams has been optimised to make it run natively on the Mac lineup with Apple silicon. The American tech company said that this will result in a significant boost in performance and an optimised Teams experience.

Joker 2 Release Date Set for October 2024: Report Joker 2 is slated to release on October 4, 2024, with Joaquin Phoenix in the lead. The sequel, titled Joker: Folie à Deux for now, will be directed by Todd Phillips in a script co-written with Scott Silver. Lady Gaga is reportedly in early talks to co-star.

MeitY Blocks 348 Apps for Transmitting Users’ Information in Unauthorised Manner Government has blocked 348 mobile applications in India that were found to be transmitting users' information in an unauthorised manner to servers located outside the country, said MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written statement to Lok Sabha. However, there was no mention of the time period when these 348 apps were blocked by the MeitY.

Google Removed Over 1.11 Lakh Harmful Content in June Under New India IT Rules Google has acted on 1,11,493 harmful pieces of content in June of this year in accordance with the new India IT Rules, 2021. The removed content included categories like copyright infringement, trademarks, court orders, explicit sexual material, fraud, and others. The actions were taken as a result of automated detection mechanisms used by Google's SSMI platforms.

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Ban to Be Temporary, Will Make a Comeback, Claims Skyesports CEO Shiva Nandy, CEO and Founder of Skyesports, claims that the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ban is temporary. He is seemingly positive that the game would soon make a comeback in India. Nandy added that TikTok could also return to India soon.

Are We in a Recession? Don't Ask Wikipedia Wikipedia has suspended edits to entries for "recession” and “business cycle”, after a furious editing duel of partisans. Locking Wikipedia pages to prevent partisan edits is nothing new, and several other pages have been partially locked, including US President Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump, and Hilary Clinton. Stephen L. Carter reader should be g...