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Some relief for WhatsApp as NCLAT grants partial stay on CCI order

NCLAT further stayed the penalty of Rs 213.14 crore, subject to WhatsApp/Meta depositing 50 per cent of the amount

Relief for WhatsApp as Indian tribunal suspends CCI's 5-yr data-sharing ban

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has temporarily suspended the antitrust panel CCI's five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing data with Meta entities, pending a challenge by Meta

AI, reels, WhatsApp drive customer engagement for auto dealership: Report

AI, reels, content creators, and WhatsApp are driving customer lead generation for automobile companies and their dealerships, according to a whitepaper by Meta and Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations. Interestingly, as many as 72 per cent of new automotive buyers discovered the brand on the family of apps of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. "This whitepaper underscores the potential of AI, reels, and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to strengthen customer relationships and drive growth," Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President C S Vigneshwar said in a statement. As per the survey commissioned by Meta, "72 per cent of new automotive buyers who were surveyed in this research discovered the brand on the Meta family of apps". It further said WhatsApp led the buyer-dealer communication as among new automobile buyers, 48 per cent used WhatsApp to directly connect with dealerships for vehicle availability inquiries, making

Tech wrap Jan 21: Noise ColorFit Pro 6, WhatsApp, Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

Noise launches ColorFit Pro 6 Series smartwatches. Music track on WhatsApp Status. Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Canon Live Switcher Mobile app. Samsung tri-fold

Soon, WhatsApp will let you add music tracks to Status updates: Details

The new WhatsApp feature lets users select a track for their Status from an Instagram Stories-like music library

Andhra Pradesh to soon offer birth, death certificates through WhatsApp

The Andhra Pradesh government will soon offer birth and death certificates through WhatsApp as part of its "WhatsApp governance services", Chief Secretary K Vijayanand said on Monday. The pilot project for the service will be conducted in Tenali this month to explore the process. "The state government will soon provide WhatsApp governance services to the people, in line with the objectives of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. As part of this, people will soon be able to obtain birth and death certificates via WhatsApp," Vijayanand said in a release. A review meeting on the process was held on Monday at the Real-Time Governance Society (RTGS) office with officials from various departments. Vijayanand emphasised that the chief minister aimed to make government services more accessible and convenient by introducing WhatsApp governance. He urged officials of the RTGS and the departments concerned to expedite the process. He also instructed the Panchayati Raj, health, and the munici

CCI reviewing feedback on amendments to penalty recovery regulations

"The proposed amendments aim to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the recovery of monetary penalties, enhancing procedural clarity and efficiency," said CCI chairperson Ravneet Kaur

NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp appeals against Rs 213 crore CCI penalty

The CCI imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on Meta on November 18 last year, accusing the company of anti-competitive practices related to WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update

WhatsApp enhances chats experience with 4 new features: Check details here

WhatsApp users can now react to a message in chats by double-tapping it, instead of using the press and hold gesture

UPSRTC to deploy over 7,000 buses, 24x7 Whatsapp support for Maha Kumbh

With the Maha Kumbh all set to begin in the pilgrimage city of Prayagraj on January 13, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) on Tuesday said it will operate electric buses to facilitate the smooth movement of devotees. "To manage the heavy influx of pilgrims, the Transport Corporation will deploy 7,000 rural buses and 350 shuttle buses within the Maha Kumbh area," it said in a statement. Additionally, during the primary bathing days, the buses arriving from districts adjoining Prayagraj will be operated from eight temporary bus stations set up in the outer fair area to streamline crowd management and ensure smooth transit, it said. Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh announced that crores of devotees are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh, with extensive preparations in place to ensure their safety and convenience. A Command Control Center has been established and is fully operational at the headquarters to provide real-time information and ...

Meta moves NCLAT over CCI's Rs 213 cr penalty in WhatsApp privacy case

Meta asked the NCLAT to hear the case urgently, noting its implications and the stakes involved and the NCLAT bench led by Chairperson Justice (Retd) Ashok Bhushan is likely to hear it

NCLAT to hear Meta Platform's plea against CCI's penalty on January 16

Meta Platforms Inc on Monday moved corporate appellate tribunal NCLAT against the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI, which imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore for abuse of its dominant position. The petition was mentioned before a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) bench which also comprised its Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Meta requested for an urgent hearing in the matter considering the importance and nature of the matter. A three-member bench, which also consisted of technical members Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka, directed listing the petition on January 16 for hearing. On November 18, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021. Besides, the competition watchdog has directed Meta to cease and desist from anti-competitive practices. Meta and

WhatsApp Pay: What is it, how to enable it, competitors in India, and more

WhatsApp has received approval from the NPCI to offer its payment service to all users in India, removing the earlier cap of 100 million Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users

Tech wrap Dec 30: WhatsApp web, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus Open 2

WhatsApp web to get reverse image search feature. Galaxy S25 Ultra expected specifications. OnePlus Open 2 launch. Apple discontinues iPhone 14 in the EU. Vijay Sales brings Apple Days sale

Soon, WhatsApp web will allow reverse image search through Google: Details

Reportedly, WhatsApp is also adding a new "Search on web" option for images within its Android app, offering similar functionality

Iran restores WhatsApp, Google Play access after bans during protests

Iran's government on Tuesday said it had lifted a ban on access to WhatsApp and Google Play after more than two years, the official IRNA news agency reported. The report said the country's Supreme Council of Cyber Space made the decision in a meeting led by reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has vowed to remove restrictions on social media. Iran's telecommunication minister Sattar Heshemi in a post on X called the decision a first step in removing restrictions and said the path will continue" indicating the possibility of unblocking other services. Many people reached by The Associated Press across the capital, Tehran, and other cities said they had access to the services on computers but not yet on mobile phones. WhatsApp has been the third most popular messaging platform in Iran after Instagram and Telegram. The ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was put in place in 2022 during mass protests against the government over the death of a woman held by the country's morality po

WhatsApp wins major legal case against Pegasus spyware maker NSO

WhatsApp wins a major legal case against NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, marking a key step in holding spyware companies accountable for unlawful surveillance of activists, journalists, and officials

WhatsApp brings new effects, stickers and more for New Year: Check details

These new festive season-inspired features are available for a limited period, from December 20 till January 3, 2025

Tech wrap Dec 19: ChatGPT on WhatsApp, OnePlus 13r launch, Vivo X200 series

ChatGPT is now available on WhatsApp. OnePlus 13r launching in India on Jan 7. Vivo X200 series sale starts. Sennheiser Profile Wireless microphones launched. Nothing OS 3.0 roll out

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now on WhatsApp: How to start texting with AI chatbot

In the US, users can now also make a phone call to start a conversation with ChatGPT's Advanced Voice