
RBI Launches WhatsApp Channel to Share Verified Financial Info and Fight Fake News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new initiative to connect more directly with the public by launching an official WhatsApp channel. This development is part of the central bank’s broader commitment to enhancing public awareness and making important financial and banking information accessible to every citizen, particularly those in rural and semi-urban areas who might not have regular access to official websites or traditional media. The initiative falls under the RBI&rs
RBI Launches WhatsApp Channel to Share Verified Financial Info and Fight Fake News
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new initiative to connect more directly with the public by launching an official WhatsApp channel. This development is part of the central bank’s broader commitment to enhancing public awareness and making important financial and banking information accessible to every citizen, particularly those in rural and semi-urban areas who might not have regular access to official websites or traditional media. The initiative falls under the RBI&rs

WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Group Profile Photos, Enhances Meta AI Interface for Voice Interactions
WhatsApp has introduced a new AI-powered feature that allows users to generate unique profile photos for group chats, enhancing customization and making it easier for users to create visually distinct icons. The feature, which utilizes Meta AI, eliminates the need for users to search for existing images or upload personal pictures. Instead, users can simply describe their preferred image, and the AI will generate a suitable group icon based on the provided input.The latest feature was first s
WhatsApp Rolls Out AI-Powered Group Profile Photos, Enhances Meta AI Interface for Voice Interactions
WhatsApp has introduced a new AI-powered feature that allows users to generate unique profile photos for group chats, enhancing customization and making it easier for users to create visually distinct icons. The feature, which utilizes Meta AI, eliminates the need for users to search for existing images or upload personal pictures. Instead, users can simply describe their preferred image, and the AI will generate a suitable group icon based on the provided input.The latest feature was first s

Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance Model for Administrative Services
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is making history with the introduction of a WhatsApp-based governance model, set to be fully implemented starting tomorrow. This initiative is a first in India, marking a revolutionary shift in how state governments offer administrative services. The move is designed to bring government services directly to the citizens via WhatsApp, making it easier and more convenient for the public to access essential services without the need to visit gover
Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance Model for Administrative Services
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is making history with the introduction of a WhatsApp-based governance model, set to be fully implemented starting tomorrow. This initiative is a first in India, marking a revolutionary shift in how state governments offer administrative services. The move is designed to bring government services directly to the citizens via WhatsApp, making it easier and more convenient for the public to access essential services without the need to visit gover

WhatsApp to Stop Working on Android KitKat Devices from January 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android devices running Android KitKat (version 4.4) or older. Meta has made this decision as the messaging app gets updated with new AI features that demand more advanced hardware. As a result, over 20 Android devices from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony will lose access to WhatsApp. The affected devices include models such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), HTC One X, LG Opt
WhatsApp to Stop Working on Android KitKat Devices from January 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support Android devices running Android KitKat (version 4.4) or older. Meta has made this decision as the messaging app gets updated with new AI features that demand more advanced hardware. As a result, over 20 Android devices from brands like Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony will lose access to WhatsApp. The affected devices include models such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), HTC One X, LG Opt

OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to WhatsApp for US and Canada Users
OpenAI has introduced a new feature that allows users in the US and Canada to interact with ChatGPT directly through WhatsApp. By calling the number 1800-242-8478, users can now access the AI chatbot through voice calls, with 15 minutes of free voice calling available per month. This new feature is compatible with flip phones and landlines, making it accessible to a wider audience. OpenAI is testing this functionality as part of an experimental phase, and the availability of voice calling, as
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to WhatsApp for US and Canada Users
OpenAI has introduced a new feature that allows users in the US and Canada to interact with ChatGPT directly through WhatsApp. By calling the number 1800-242-8478, users can now access the AI chatbot through voice calls, with 15 minutes of free voice calling available per month. This new feature is compatible with flip phones and landlines, making it accessible to a wider audience. OpenAI is testing this functionality as part of an experimental phase, and the availability of voice calling, as

75-year-old Mumbai man gets added to unknown WhatsApp group, loses Rs 11.1 crore
A 75-year-old retired ship captain from Colaba, Mumbai, fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing approximately ₹11.16 crore between August and November 2024. The scam began on August 19 when the victim was added to a WhatsApp group named after a reputable financial services company. The group administrator, identifying herself as Anya Smith, shared investment strategies and stock market opportunities, convincing the victim of the group's legitimacy. Expressing intere
75-year-old Mumbai man gets added to unknown WhatsApp group, loses Rs 11.1 crore
A 75-year-old retired ship captain from Colaba, Mumbai, fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing approximately ₹11.16 crore between August and November 2024. The scam began on August 19 when the victim was added to a WhatsApp group named after a reputable financial services company. The group administrator, identifying herself as Anya Smith, shared investment strategies and stock market opportunities, convincing the victim of the group's legitimacy. Expressing intere

Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud
In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a
Chinese National Arrested in Delhi for ₹100 Crore Cyber Fraud
In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a