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Using viral e-rickshaw app could land you in jail:Govt starts probe into BAT-BMS app, hacking may lead to 3 years in prison, Rs 5 lakh fine

Imagine you’re riding an e-rickshaw, and suddenly it stops in the middle of a busy road. No warning, no mechanical fault, just a stranger nearby using their phone. Sounds shocking, right? That’s exactly what has been happening in several viral videos circulating on social media. People have been using apps like BAT-BMS to remotely connect […]

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Scientists create quantum sound device that transforms healthcare:How ‘phonons’ work at temperatures near absolute zero and revolutionise medical diagnostics

Imagine a future where sound, instead of light, powers communication systems, helps doctors detect diseases with greater accuracy, and enables highly sensitive sensors. That future may have just moved a little closer. Scientists have developed a new quantum device that can produce precisely controlled ‘sound particles’ known as ‘phonons’ by pushing electrons through an ultra-thin

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Oppo Reno 16 smartphone series launched in India:Boasts of 7000mAh battery with 50 megapixel telephoto camera ₹46,999 starting price

Oppo has today launched the new smartphone series Reno 16 in India. The company has introduced Reno 16 and Reno 16C. Both mobiles have been launched in the premium mid-range segment with a stylish look, 50 megapixel telephoto and 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. Oppo Reno 16C has been launched

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‘Fastest to space will decide AI, 6G leadership’:Says Skyroot founder Pawan Kumar as India’s 1st private orbital rocket Vikram-1 nears liftoff

India’s first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, is ready for launch. Skyroot Aerospace has announced a launch window between July 12 and August 4 for its maiden test flight. The mission marks the first major test of India’s private space capabilities. A successful launch will enable smaller satellites to be placed into orbit faster and on

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NASA’s Artemis II breaks agency streaming record:Launch becomes agency’s most-watched livestream ever with 3.66 million viewers

NASA’s Artemis II mission wasn’t just a major step in space exploration; it became one of the agency’s biggest public events ever. Millions of people across the world followed every key moment, from the rocket lifting off to the crew flying around the Moon and finally returning safely to Earth. The mission shattered several of

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After WhatsApp, Telegram faces notice over username feature:Government asks what steps are being taken to prevent the risk of cyber crimes

Regarding the username feature, the central government has sent notices to social media platforms Telegram and Signal on Thursday, after WhatsApp. The government has asked what steps they are taking to prevent online fraud, fake identities, and cybercrimes from occurring through the username feature. According to news agency PTI, the government asked Telegram why it

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China-linked app that stops moving e-rickshaws banned in India:Action taken after ‘Tirri Trend’ prank video; miscreants used Bluetooth to switch off batteries

The central government has ordered the removal of two mobile apps, including ‘BAT-BMS’, which became a problem for e-rickshaw drivers in many cities, including Delhi, from app stores. The IT Ministry gave this information on Friday. However, both apps are still available on the Play Store. Recently, complaints were received that some people were connecting

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WhatsApp discloses extra security feature about ‘username’:Company issues guidelines after govt notice; know how your data will be safe

WhatsApp has issued a detailed FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) guideline regarding its upcoming ‘Username’ feature. The central government had recently issued a notice to Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, expressing concern about potential fraud risks from this feature. The government had warned that it should not be rolled out until there is complete satisfaction on this

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Scammers using AI to target victims in over 100 languages:Indian women sold to scam centres, forced to run love scams under threat of physical abuse

‘Entangle the person in front of you in love in four days’- this is not a movie dialogue, but an order given to those working in Myanmar’s cyber scam centers. Young men and women trafficked from India and several other countries, lured by job promises, are involved in this cyber mega-scam factory that operates by

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Centre issues notice to Meta over WhatsApp’s username feature:Raises concerns of Telegram-like misuse; demands detailed report within 3 days

The central government has issued a notice to Meta regarding the roll-out of the “usernames” feature on WhatsApp in India According to a report by ANI, the government directs Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the “usernames” feature within 3 days. Additionally, the government has also directed Meta not to roll out the “usernames”

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