WHATSAPP CHATS BRIBERY CASE
ShareChat hires creative directors as AI cuts microdrama costs by 40%: CTO Nitin Jain
Nitin Jain told the Economic Times Digital that AI has lowered the barrier to entry for creators, while the company's engineers now supervise AI-written code instead of writing it by hand.
Meta unveils India pricing for AI agent Muse ahead of local launch
Meta has announced the pricing details for its AI companion, Muse, in India. The subscription options are set at ₹1,799 for the 'Power' tier and ₹8,999 for the 'Maximum' tier. Users currently outside supported markets can register via a VPN. Muse aims to enhance user experience by integrating with various Meta services, positioning itself against local competitors like Instinct, available worldwide.
Punjab middleman's chats reveal 'payoffs' to 3 IAS & 1 IPS officer
The Enforcement Directorate is probing alleged cash dealings between Punjab-based intermediary Kirshanu Sharda and serving and retired public servants after recovering encrypted WhatsApp chats from his phone.
There's deemed suspension if public servant is kept in judicial custody for over 48 hours: SC
The Supreme Court reiterated that public servants arrested and in judicial custody for over 48 hours face deemed suspension. In the case of Vishwajeet Singh, administrator of Sadar Hospital, the court restored his bail. Singh was accused of demanding a bribe for clearing a contractual worker's wages, which raised concerns. The court noted Singh was reappointed to the same position after his suspension was revoked.
H D Kumaraswamy accuses officials of bribery in Hassan; demands investigation into corruption claims
H D Kumaraswamy has accused Hassan Deputy Commissioner K S Lathakumari of involvement in a bribery racket. He alleges that officials demanded significant sums to clear files related to land matters. In response to these accusations, Lathakumari has ordered an investigation into the authenticity of WhatsApp conversations presented by Kumaraswamy. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has expressed support for Lathakumari and the integrity of her work.
HD Kumaraswamy alleges officials in Hassan demanded Rs 60 lakh to clear crusher files
Union minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused officials in Karnataka's Hassan district of demanding bribes to clear crusher-related files and land conversion proposals. Releasing 15 pages of purported WhatsApp conversations, he alleged Rs 60 lakh was sought for three files and Rs 75 lakh paid to secure an official's continuation in a post.
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Happy Diwali 2026 Wishes: 110+ Best Deepavali Messages, WhatsApp Status, Quotes, Greetings and Images to Share Today
Happy Diwali 2026 is being celebrated on November 8. Explore 110+ best Diwali wishes, Deepavali greetings, heartfelt messages, short WhatsApp status updates, Instagram captions and meaningful quotes in English and Hindi. From family and friends to colleagues and business partners, find the perfect festive greeting to share happiness, spread positivity and wish your loved ones prosperity and success this Diwali.
US detains Harry Boxer, close aide of Lawrence Bishnoi
Harry Boxer, identified as a key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been detained in California. He is linked to multiple criminal cases across various states in India and has gained notoriety for extortion. Boxer's involvement includes threats to Bollywood actors and connections to violent incidents. Indian authorities are preparing legal actions to secure his return from the United States.
22-year-old man turns Green Gas meter update into Rs 32 lakh scam; Lucknow resident loses fortune after downloading WhatsApp APK
Lucknow Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, over an alleged fake Green Gas meter update app scam that reportedly caused a loss of Rs 32 lakh. Consumers were targeted through WhatsApp messages asking them to install a fraudulent APK file. Here is how the alleged fraud operated and what police recovered during the arrest.
Rs 48 lakh in cash received from the sale of two properties, paid capital gains tax but received an income tax notice; taxpayer wins the case in ITAT Cuttack for this reason
Mr. Purushottam residing in Kabisurya Nagar, encountered a penalty for accepting cash payments linked to his property sales. He sold two properties totaling Rs 47.54 lakh and declared these earnings accurately. Despite paying the required capital gains tax, an investigation by the Assessing Officer into the cash dealings led to a penalty.
Diwali 2026: Step-by-step prompt to enhance your Diwali pics to share on WhatsApp using ChatGPT and Gemini
This Diwali 2026, unleash your creativity with AI tools that effortlessly transform your photos into festive masterpieces. By uploading images, you can tailor outfits and settings specific to your style. Both ChatGPT and Google Gemini simplify the process, allowing detailed prompts to enhance image quality. Enjoy crafting stunning Diwali portraits without the hassle of hiring a professional photographer.
Man found a note in his kitchen. Now he’s suing OpenAI over what ChatGPT allegedly told his wife
A North Carolina man says he found a note that made him fear his wife was planning to poison him. He is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped develop and conceal the plan.
New to a WhatsApp group? Here's how Android and iOS users can access recent chat history on WhatsApp
WhatsApp's new feature lets group members share recent message history with newcomers, helping them catch up on conversations they missed. Users can choose how many messages, including pinned messages, to share. The feature works when adding members directly or when someone joins through an invite link. Here's how Android, iOS and desktop users can use it.
Mahadev betting app co-promoter Ravi Uppal arrested in UAE
Uppal, who is wanted in the Mahadev betting syndicate case, allegedly operated the betting network along with fellow promoter Sourabh Chandrakar. The development comes days after Chandrakar was brought to India following his detention in Oman. Like Chandrakar, Uppal too had renounced his Indian passport and taken the citizenship of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Unknown numbers adding you to WhatsApp groups? Android and iOS users can change this setting to protect privacy
WhatsApp users can prevent unknown people from adding them to unwanted groups by changing their group privacy settings. Under Settings, go to Privacy and select Groups. Choose My contacts or My contacts except to restrict who can add you. The setting applies to new groups and syncs across WhatsApp Web and Desktop.
Unknown WhatsApp calls? Android and iOS users can now check these details before answering calls
WhatsApp has a feature offering details about unknown callers on Android and iOS, including whether they are saved contacts, share groups with you and the country their numbers are registered in. Users can also silence unknown calls through Privacy settings. Silenced calls remain visible in the Calls tab, but the phone will not ring.
'India is bigger than US for ChatGPT': OpenAI's Sam Altman says Americans are negative about AI, Indians unusually positive
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that India has more ChatGPT users than the US, making it the company's biggest market by users. Speaking to Raj Shamani, he praised India's growing AI adoption and said Americans were unusually negative about AI compared with the rest of the world.
Kerala Home Minister directs Vigilance to examine Rs 2 crore bribery allegation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has directed the VACB to investigate new bribery allegations against Gyanesh Kumar. The allegations involve a former contractor who claims Kumar demanded a bribe during a road construction project. This project was part of the Kerala State Transport Project conducted nearly two decades ago. A previous Vigilance inquiry was closed without establishing the claims made by the contractor.
Sebi levies Rs 40 lakh penalty on four entities in Axis MF front-running case
Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on four entities. This penalty includes fines on Woodstock Broking and Marfatia Stock Broking for front-running trades. The investigation spanned from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, involving these entities. Evidence indicated that brokers facilitated these trades by providing necessary infrastructure and assistance.
Nora Fatehi summoned again in Rs 200-crore Sukesh Chandrasekhar extortion case, asked to appear in Delhi court on November 6
The Delhi Rouse Avenue court has issued a summons for actor Nora Fatehi as a witness in the ongoing Rs 200-crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar and his spouse Leena Paulose. Fatehi's previous failure to appear raised concerns about her willingness to testify, with the police's efforts to reach her yielding no response to date. Investigations by the Delhi Police Special Cell are ongoing.
EPFO WhatsApp Service: How to check PF balance, view transaction history and download passbook easily; here's how
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a convenient WhatsApp service to enhance member access to their provident fund details. This innovation enables users to effortlessly check their EPF balance and examine transaction histories. Additionally, members can obtain their passbook directly via WhatsApp following a verification step. Launched by Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, this initiative aims to simplify service access for all members.
EPFO’s WhatsApp service: You can check EPF balance, view last 5 transactions and download passbook by sending message
The launch of the EPFO WhatsApp service was announced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. This new feature empowers subscribers to easily check their EPF balance, view the latest transactions, and download passbook details. Moreover, the initiative addresses automatic settlements for dormant accounts, benefiting around one lakh users whose balance falls under Rs 1,000, thereby simplifying processes and minimizing the necessity for in-person visits.
Here's how two major AI companies are limiting usage of their AI models
OpenAI has enacted new rules that disallow the stacking of paid ChatGPT subscriptions on a single device or payment card. Users hitting subscription caps will encounter an error message, preventing them from activating more subscriptions. Many users have complained about GrokBot's rapidly declining usage allocations. Elon Musk admitted the rising costs are contributing to Grok user dissatisfaction.
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.
Instinct's WhatsApp scare: Glitch that cried wolf
The incident has also brought attention to Meta’s restrictions on competing AI assistants and the challenges facing companies building personal AI agents. Tanya Pandey explains what happened and why it matters.
AI agent Instinct back on WhatsApp after technical issues: Here’s what we know
Instinct, a leading AI firm, faced a brief disruption in its WhatsApp services due to a technical glitch linked to its configuration. This led to confusion among users and sparked rumors regarding Meta's restrictions. Following the resolution of the billing issue, founder Noah Shinn reassured everyone that the services were once again operational. To mitigate future disruptions, Instinct is implementing proactive measures to enhance service reliability.
Man joins WhatsApp group, downloads trading app & loses Rs 1.29 crore; fraudsters demand another Rs 20 lakh to release his money
A 70-year-old man from Bhiwandi, Thane, allegedly lost Rs 1.29 crore after cyber fraudsters lured him into investing through a fake online trading app promoted via a WhatsApp group. Police have registered a case against the accused, but no arrests have been made so far.
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