Technology News
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Scams, blackmail to even kidnapping: Gangs thrive as Brazil adopts instant payment app
Brazilians have quickly embraced Pix but so have the ‘Pix Gangs’.
David Feliba, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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SC issues notices to Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, Amazon on plea seeking data protection on UPI apps
The technology companies failed to respond to a similar notice issued by the court in October last year.
Scroll Staff
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Data breach: Details of 2 crore users of BigBasket leaked, company files complaint in Bengaluru
According to cybersecurity intelligence firm Cyble, a hacker has allegedly put the data on sale for around Rs 30 lakh.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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WhatsApp launches new disappearing messages feature
When the feature is enabled, chats will be deleted after seven days.
Scroll Staff
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SC issues notices to Centre, Google, Amazon and FB on plea seeking data protection on UPI platforms
CPI MP Binoy Viswam urged the court to direct Reserve Bank of India to frame necessary regulations for the same.
Scroll Staff
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Paytm alleges Google ‘arm-twisted’ the company to withdraw UPI cashback scheme
The company said Google Pay itself ran a similar promotion scheme.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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US judge blocks order asking Apple, Google to remove Chinese-owned WeChat from app stores
The users of the app, who filed the lawsuit, had argued that the ban would curb free speech.
Scroll Staff
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US delays TikTok ban by a week after proposed agreement with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump said the ‘fantastic’ deal ‘has my blessings’.
Scroll Staff
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Paytm app back on Google Play store, hours after being removed for policy violation
The brand is one of the major players in India’s digital payments markets.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Twitter account of PM Modi’s personal website hacked, company says taking steps to secure it
A series of tweets solicited bitcoin transfer to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
Scroll Staff
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Donald Trump says US will ban Chinese social media app TikTok
American authorities have raised concerns that the platform may be used by Chinese intelligence to the detriment of the United States.
Scroll Staff
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Twitter accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, other prominent figures hacked in bitcoin scam
Twitter said it was aware of ‘a security incident’ and ‘taking steps to fix it’, but provided no more information.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket