After public outcry, the government clarifies users can uninstall the Sanchar Saathi app from new smartphones. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dismisses surveillance fears, citing its role in fighting cyber fraud. Read the full details.
A TDSAT ruling on airport tariff calculation could force Delhi & Mumbai airports to recover over Rs 50,000 crore from passengers, potentially causing a massive surge in airfares. The Supreme Court hears the case today.
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
A TDSAT order redefining airport tariffs for FY09-FY14 could lead to a ₹50,000 crore recovery, pushing user fees up dramatically for Delhi & Mumbai passengers. Read the full impact.
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act Rules are now out, but businesses face a complex path to compliance. We explore the key hurdles, from consent to cross-border data flows.
Passengers at Delhi & Mumbai airports face a 22-fold hike in user fees due to a TDSAT order, adding over ₹50,000 crore to ticket prices. Read the full story.
South Korea's top e-commerce giant Coupang apologises after a massive data breach leaks personal details of 33.7 million users. Learn about the investigation and how to protect yourself.
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
NIC discovers 117 anomalies in Vahan database including 1,500 EVs registered before 1996. Government launches massive data cleansing exercise to identify operational vehicles and improve policy planning.
A tribal youth in Bhopal was acquitted of rape charges after a 4-year legal battle over his marriage to his wife, whom he married when she was allegedly a minor. The court cited lack of evidence and upheld their love marriage.
Supreme Court mandates I&B Ministry to create a pre-upload screening mechanism for user-generated content to prevent social unrest. A 4-week deadline has been set for the draft.
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea raise compliance concerns over India's new data privacy rules, citing issues with minor consent and duplicative reporting. Learn the industry's challenges.
ChatGPT suffers major security breach exposing user data. Major drug bust and Apple's billion-dollar fine also in today's top news. Stay informed and protect your data.
OpenAI confirms limited API user data exposed in Mixpanel security incident. No sensitive information compromised. Learn how to protect yourself from phishing attacks.
Supreme Court addresses viral content concerns, questions YouTubers' responsibility, and gives government 4 weeks to propose social media regulations. Read full coverage.
OpenAI confirms a Mixpanel security incident leaked API user data. Names, emails, and IDs were compromised. ChatGPT users were not affected. Stay informed on this cybersecurity event.
OpenAI confirms API customer data breach via Mixpanel analytics. User IDs, emails, and location data compromised. Learn protective measures and implications for Indian users under new DPDP rules.
Supreme Court emphasizes rape charges should apply only in genuine sexual violence cases, not failed relationships. Read the landmark judgment details.
Indian OTT platforms are scrambling to build legal teams and compliance frameworks as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 kicks in, with stricter rules for children-focused content and potential revenue impacts.
American PE giant TPG invests $1 billion in TCS's data centre subsidiary HyperVault AI. Tata Group executive Deepesh Nanda to lead the new AI infrastructure venture targeting 1GW capacity by 2031.
Cloudflare faces ongoing service instability with hundreds of users reporting website access issues during scheduled maintenance. Major platforms and gaming services affected. Full details inside.
Financial advisors reveal crucial strategies to safeguard family wealth from gambling addiction affecting adult children. Learn about spendthrift trusts, beneficiary planning and emotional support.
Vettaikaranpudur Canal WUA in Coimbatore secures first rank in national water awards for innovative digital portal. President Murmu presents award. District also wins Rs 25 lakh prize.
Security researchers scraped data of 75 crore WhatsApp users in India. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means under new data protection laws.
Microsoft faces user outrage over plans to turn Windows into an AI-driven 'agentic OS'. Users demand reliability over automation. Read the full story.
Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party calls for reversal of 'flawed' solid waste management fee implementation, demanding fairness and transparency in civic governance.
Meta introduces new mobile content protection tools for Facebook Reels. Learn how to automatically safeguard your original videos from unauthorized use across Facebook and Instagram.
Australian researchers reveal how seeking consent during diaper changes helps babies learn body autonomy from infancy. Simple steps for Indian parents to implement today.
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, experienced a major global outage on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Users took to the platform to share their reactions as reports peaked at 1,485. Read more about the disruption.
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant global outage on Tuesday, with users worldwide reporting login problems starting around 5:20 PM IST.