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WhatsApp reveals critical bug in older versions on several devices

Meta-owned WhatsApp has revealed a critical bug that could affect older installations on various devices that have not been updated with latest software versions

India sees Rs 24,000 cr worth online festive sales in 4 days, mobiles lead

Nearly 55 million shoppers made online purchases during the first four days as overall daily average gross merchandise value (GMV) rose to 5.4 times, according to Redseer Strategy Consultant

Kharge emerging as top candidate for Cong Prez, Gehlot in race: Report

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge is said to have emerged top choice for the party President's post but the game is still on and Congress sources said that leaders have been called for nomination on Thursday

Meta to make it easier to switch between FB, Instagram accounts globally

Users will now also be able to create an account with their existing Facebook or Instagram login and use it to sign up for additional accounts and profiles

Foxconn tweaks iPhone 14 production lines to build more Pro models in China

China's smartphone sales hit a fresh low in Q2 2022 to reach less than half of the sales of the historical peak in Q4 2016

Musk texted Oracle's Ellison all night before putting Twitter deal on hold

Elon Musk was busy texting Oracle Chairman and CTO Larry Ellison all night before he decided to terminate the $44 billion Twitter takeover deal in May, the media has reported, citing a court filing

PhonePe opens swanky 50,000 sq ft office in Pune to accommodate 400 people

In addition to the dynamic work spaces, the new office has a 3,000 square feet cafeteria that will serve local and multi-cuisine food for the company's diverse employee base

World Bank downgrades growth for East Asia and Pacific to 3.2% in 2022

The World Bank has downgraded growth for developing East Asia and Pacific to 3.2 per cent in 2022

HC sends notice to Delhi govt on financial irregularities in tree plantings

The Delhi High Court issued notice to the Delhi government, MoEFCC, and others on a plea to ascertain the numbers and kinds of tree saplings planted in the national capital and its cost in 5 years

France to continue energy tariff shield of $15 billion in 2023 budget bill

France will continue its energy tariff shield costing 16 billion euros ($15 billion) in the country's 2023 budget bill, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced

Germany urges citizens to avoid Christmas lights in view of energy crisis

Germany should forgo its tradition of Christmas lighting in cities and private households this year due to the energy crisis, an environment advocacy group said

Sonia holds Himachal Central Election Committee amid Rajasthan crisis

Amid Rajasthan crisis, interim Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday convened Congress' Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting to finalise names of candidates for Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls.

Australia flags data security reforms after telecommunications breach

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil on Tuesday flagged new cyber security measures in response to a major hack of one of the nation's top telecommunications providers.

Joe Biden to host Emmanuel Macron for state visit in December: White House

The White House announced that President Joe Biden will host his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for a state visit on December 1

SC Collegium proposes Bombay HC Chief Justice's elevation to top court

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta as judge of the apex court

CBI raids 3 places in Kolkata in financial embezzlement scam probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids at three places in Kolkata on Tuesday in connection with its ongoing probe in a financial embezzlement scam.

15 activists from SDPI detained for NIA, ATS questioning in Gujarat

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), along with Gujarat ATS, on Tuesday picked up 15 Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activists from across the state and is questioning them.

President Erdogan vows to protect Turkey's rights, interests against Greece

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to "use all means" to protect Ankara's rights and interests against Greece

Kamala Harris to visit demilitarized zone during her visit to South Korea

During her trip to South Korea this week, US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separated the two Koreas, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced on Tuesday.

7 in 10 cybersecurity professionals losing battle against hackers: Report

Nearly 7 in 10 cyber-security professionals globally, including from India, lament that they are losing ground against the growing breed of hackers and nation-state bad actors, a report showed