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WhatsApp to double down on financial services, AI: CEO Kunal Shah
WhatsApp is implementing new strategies aimed at improving user experience by making communication features more intuitive for seamless navigation. The initiative includes streamlining financial transactions, so users won’t have to navigate out of the app. Kunal Shah is also looking to harness artificial intelligence for better schedule management. Collaborations with telecom and payment services may elevate these functions. Importantly, user privacy is safeguarded, maintaining end-to-end encryption on all communications.
How to silence unknown callers on WhatsApp? A guide for Android and Apple iOS users
WhatsApp provides a feature enabling users to silence calls from unknown callers for privacy and convenience. Users can prevent interruptions from strangers and only receive calls from saved contacts. The app offers details about the unknown callers, such as country codes and group interactions. Users can easily adjust their settings on both Android and iOS devices to enable or disable this feature.
When my AI bargains with your AI: The next great bazaar may be where our agents haggle for milliseconds
AI agents are evolving from simple task execution to negotiating on behalf of users in commerce. These agents can analyze data efficiently, enabling faster negotiations and potentially better deals. Businesses are already preparing for AI-to-AI negotiations, which may reshape the landscape of commerce. While this could benefit consumers, it may also create disparities based on the sophistication of agents.
What eMudhra security incident means for anyone who shops, banks or pays online
The eMudhra security incident raised concerns that cybercriminals could potentially use weak private keys to create fake website certificates and impersonate legitimate platforms. Here’s how such an attack could put users’ personal and payment details at risk, and what is known about the incident so far.
Urban Company's Q2 loss triples on InstaHelp burn; CEO Bhal says ready to 'respond in full' to rivals
With competition in the instant househelp segment remaining intense, InstaHelp's post-discount average order value (AOV) fell about 12% to Rs 118 in the September quarter from Rs 134 in the June quarter. Urban Company competes with Nexus Venture Partners-backed Snabbit and General Catalyst-backed Pronto in the instant househelp segment, and both rivals have raised large sums this year.
How to recover hacked Instagram account even if login details have changed: Steps to regain access and protect your profile
Has your Instagram account been hacked, with your password, email address or phone number changed? There are ways to regain access to your profile using Instagram’s official recovery tools, identity verification and security options. Here’s how to recover a hacked Instagram account, what to do if you can no longer log in, and the steps to protect your profile from future attacks and recovery scams.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
What is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism means not hoping for things facts do not support. It means accepting that the next few months may be difficult: That earnings may disappoint, that prices may fall further. It also means planning for such a scenario instead of just hoping that it will go away.
Rupee, dirham and UPI: India, UAE push cross-border trade without friction
India and the UAE are working towards enhancing bilateral trade by adopting local currency transactions and payment system integration. The two countries aim to reduce transaction costs, improve payment access, and settle international trade using Indian rupees and UAE dirhams. Various sectors, including energy and technology, will see increased investment opportunities as a result of these initiatives.
Horoscope Tomorrow, September 27, 2026: From Financial Decisions To Family Matters, See What Pitru Paksha’s Opening Day Holds For Your Zodiac Sign
Horoscope tomorrow, September 27, 2026, brings a practical yet reflective energy for all 12 zodiac signs. As Pitru Paksha moves into its main Shraddha period, the day encourages thoughtful decisions, financial organisation, emotional clarity and steady progress. Aries may benefit from quiet planning, while Taurus and Gemini can find opportunities through professional connections. Pisces, meanwhile, may feel especially confident about taking the lead.
These large-cap stocks have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 29%, according to analysts
After crude oil prices, the one thing that provides a boost to the bears is the tariffs that US President Trump keeps announcing. Now, there is no way of knowing what will happen in terms of the latest 100% tariff announced around Russian oil imports. Even the person who has signed off on the tariff perhaps does not quite know what he did and why he did it. The market can only hope that nothing truly disruptive to the global economy is actually implemented.
Mutual funds have live NAVs. Is checking them too often hurting investors? Radhika Gupta explains
Radhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, cautions investors against checking mutual fund NAVs and stock prices too frequently. Constant access to live data can amplify perceived volatility and shorten investment horizons. She advises evaluating investments according to their intended time frame, particularly long-term equity funds, rather than reacting to daily market movements.
Quote of the day by Desi Arnaz, 'Good things do not come easy. The road is lined with pitfalls' offers timeless life lessons on success, motivation, resilience, failure, persistence, personal growth
Quote of the day by Desi Arnaz offers a powerful perspective on success: the presence of obstacles does not make a dream less worthwhile. In many cases, the difficulty of the journey is part of what gives the destination its value. Good things may require repeated effort, uncomfortable lessons, patience, and the courage to begin again after disappointment.
The Modi-Xi-Putin picture and the rise of a multipolar world trying to remake global power
The expanded BRICS grouping now represents nearly half the world's population. Leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration, showing consensus despite differences. BRICS aims to build practical mechanisms for global trade and finance. India seeks strategic autonomy and a stronger voice for the Global South. This evolving order allows countries to engage multiple power centers simultaneously.
Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.' Powerful life lesson on wisdom, self-control and thinking before speaking by the ancient philosopher who founded Confucianism
Quote of the Day by Confucius: “If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent” highlights the value of thinking before speaking. The ancient philosopher’s words suggest that not every thought needs to be expressed, especially when speaking could add little value, create unnecessary conflict or cause harm. The quote also offers a lesson in self-control and wisdom.
Turkey blocks instant messaging platform Discord
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said a court in the capital Ankara decided to remove access from Turkey to San Francisco-based Discord due to sufficient suspicion that the crimes of "child sexual abuse and obscenity" have been committed.
WhatsApp may soon let users search messages inside chats using only date
The instant-messaging platform is currently working on this feature for iPhone users.
Twitter replaces share button for Android users with WhatsApp share icon
The WhatsApp share button is the second product feature that the social media intermediary has launched quickly.
Did you know Telegram lets you schedule messages? Here's a step-by-step guide
This cloud-based instant messaging service is the closest match to WhatsApp.
Instant messaging platform Slack is down for users globally
The company said that it may take up to 24 hours for the fix to reach all users as it is a DNS-related issue.
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