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CBSE paper-leak: Delhi was 'Ground-Zero,' police raid coaching-centers, question stakeholders
The capital has emerged at the center of the controversial CBSE question paper leak incident, with at least 34 people being questioned by the police, all Delhiites, and schools and coaching centerscenters grilled.
CBSE paper leak: Delhi Police's crime branch questions 25 people
The crime branch has questioned 25 people, including 18 students and five tutors, in connection with the alleged leak of CBSE examination papers, the Delhi Police said on Thursday.
CBSE paper leak: Handwritten-notes containing answers of Economics paper received
A day after the CBSE announced the re-examination for Class 12 Economics and Class 10 Math papers due to alleged paper leaks, the Board office had said that it received an unaddressed envelope on March 26 containing four sheets of handwritten answers of the Class 12 Economics paper.
Track your friends' WhatsApp activity with Chatwatch. Innovative or creepy?
An iOS app called Chatwatch allows users to track their friends' WhatsApp activity. Interestingly, it does so by using the same data that WhatsApp collects on its users.
Maharashtra: Circular to keep schools open till Apr 30 withdrawn
A circular issued by an education body of the Maharashtra Government to keep all schools in the state open until April 30 for Classes 1 to 9 will be withdrawn, Minister Vinod Tawde said today.
WB Board Class-12 Bengali paper 'circulated' on WhatsApp; probe ordered
After the Bengali question paper of Class 12 board exam was allegedly circulated on WhatsApp at an examination center at West Bengal's Kaliachak in Malda district, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) said that it will inquire if there was any racket involved in the paper leak to create confusion among the public.
WhatsApp, Tesla, Amazon are hiring: Everything you should know
The big tech companies of WhatsApp, Amazon, and Tesla, where professionals would kill to get a job, are hiring for various positions.
Claims of Class-XII economics paper leak spread panic; CBSE denies
Panic gripped students of Class XII following claims on social media that the economics paper was leaked today ahead of the exam.
WhatsApp gets payments through QR code, advanced GIF search feature
WhatsApp has unveiled the capability of sending payments on the app by scanning QR codes.
WhatsApp is hiring in India: Everything you need to know
Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp is looking for someone to lead its communications in India. The job is based out of Gurugram or New Delhi.
UP youth arrested for objectionable message on WhatsApp
A youth from Uttar Pradesh was arrested on Thursday after a BJP leader filed a complaint against him alleging that an objectionable message was posted on a WhatsApp group of which the youth is an admin, the police said on Friday.
Siri privacy bug on iOS 11 compromises your hidden notifications
If you think iOS 11 is a mess, you're not alone. Apple's latest operating system has been bug-ridden since its launch. And keeping aside those battery draining issues and applications being unresponsive, iOS 11 bugs didn't even spare the $1,000 iPhone X.
WhatsApp finally comes to JioPhone
According to reports, WhatsApp has been finally spotted on Reliance Jio's JioPhone that runs on the KaiOS software.
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton wants everyone to delete Facebook
In 2014, Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, which increased the net worth of one of the co-founders of the chat app, Brian Acton, to $6.5 billion.
Maharashtra: Class 10 History paper leaked an hour before exam
Another question paper of the ongoing school board exams has leaked, this time in Maharashtra.
When a wrongly sent WhatsApp text sparks love
Remember how blank calls ignited countless love stories in the 90s? Fast forward 20 years and now WhatsApp is playing cupid, though without intention.
CBSE Class-X English exam: Extra-marks to students for incorrect question
If reports are to be believed, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is going to award two extra marks to those students who have attempted an incorrect question in Class 10 English board exam on 12 March 2018.
Chinese are targeting Indians on WhatsApp, army warns. Safety-tips here
The Indian Army has warned citizens against Chinese hackers, who are now apparently targeting Indians through WhatsApp.
WhatsApp, Duo, Messenger: Which video calling app should you use?
With the boom in digital communication in India, people are increasingly switching to video calls to have casual conversations with friends.
This WhatsApp hack makes the 'Disable blue ticks' feature useless!
WhatsApp launched its blue ticks feature in 2014 that allows users to know when someone has read their messages, by turning the grey double ticks on their message blue.
Kabul: 2 killed in car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban
A car bomb explosion claimed by the Taliban in Kabul today killed at least two civilians, as the militants maintain pressure on the capital amid growing calls for peace talks.
WhatsApp for Android gets a slew of group-focused features
WhatsApp has launched some new features on Android that are mostly focused on group chats.
Maharashtra: Jeweller hit by losses due to GST; kills self
A 32-year-old businessman today allegedly committed suicide after apparently facing losses due to demonetization and the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax.
CBSE denies reports of Class-12 Accountancy paper leak
Hours after reports surfaced that the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper had been leaked, the Board has denied it.
WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook following probe
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook since according to the former, doing so would be illegal.
Top 6 WhatsApp secrets you probably didn't know about
WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular instant messengers having more than 1.5 billion users across the globe, with nearly 250 million in India itself.
These dabbewalis rule Bengaluru's youngsters' plates
So you thought only Mumbai is known for its tiffin service, or dabbawalas?
BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram over messaging patent infringement
BlackBerry has filed a lawsuit in a Los Angeles Federal Court against social media network Facebook and its two biggest social media subsidiaries WhatsApp and Instagram over patent infringement of its messaging technology.
WhatsApp tests feature to lock the voice recording button
WhatsApp is beta-testing a new feature that will allow users to lock the voice recording button.
WhatsApp to extend the deadline for deleting sent messages
WhatsApp is beta-testing an update that extends the deadline of the 'Delete for Everyone' feature on the chat app.
The dark forces behind a growing addiction to porn
Recently, a 27-year-old Mumbai-based woman has approached the SC claiming her husband's addiction to porn had 'ruined' their marriage, and sought a complete ban on such websites.
Viber Community: Group chat with a whopping 1 billion members
The Rakuten Inc. owned messaging app Viber is launching a service called Viber Community - the biggest group chat ever.
WhatsApp for iPhone gets new time and location stickers
WhatsApp on iOS has been updated to add a couple of features to the instant messaging app.
Rajasthan: Police officer suspended after accusing SHO of corruption
An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Rajasthan's Nagaur district has been suspended after he accused the SHO of Kuchera police station of pressuring the station staff for extorting money from people.
Changes you can expect in the upcoming WhatsApp update
The much-awaited WhatsApp update will soon hit the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
15-year-old Rajasthan boy invites Lucknow youth to 'Lashkar' WhatsApp group
A Lucknow youth approached police yesterday after he received a link on WhatsApp to join a group created in the name of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
A step-by-step guide to using WhatsApp Pay
WhatsApp is testing its payment feature in India which will allow users to send and receive money through the chat app.
WhatsApp Beta crashing on Android smartphones. Here's how to fix
According to a blog-post, several users have reported that the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android is crashing and even restricting users from using their smartphones.
FIR against four for objectionable remarks on PM, Hindu Gods
An FIR has been lodged against four persons for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Hindu Gods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social networking sites, police said on Saturday.