NEW DELHI: No app can block phone calls originating from the 1600 number series that are meant for communications by regulated entities and govt to citizens, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said Friday, adding promotional calls from the 140 series can be blocked by using the do not disturb (DND) registry, but these…
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through the paddock ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Formula One world champion Max Verstappen does not believe England will end their long wait for World Cup glory, with the Dutch driver backing France to…
NEW DELHI: Meta has submitted its response to the Centre’s concerns over WhatsApp‘s proposed “username” feature, with the ministry of electronics and information technology examining whether the safeguards outlined by the company are adequate to prevent impersonation, phishing and online fraud.Sources said WhatsApp’s reply was received late Thursday night following consultations between Meta representatives and…
Who is François Letexier? FIFA Referee accused of favouring Argentina after Egypt’s World Cup exit (Image via Getty) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 should have been remembered for Lionel Messi’s influence and a thrilling finish. Instead, much of the attention after the final whistle…
What surely is the first time in its 50-year history, Apple has sued its close partner, one that it shared stage with at iPhone launch and whose technology company used inside iPhones. Apple has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for trade secret theft. The iPhone maker accuses the artificial intelligence (AI) startup and its hardware chief of…
NEW DELHI: Booking train tickets through the IRCTC website is set to become faster and hassle-free. Railways Friday said the beta version of the revamped IRCTC website will be launched soon, offering a clutter-free interface without unnecessary captchas, pop-ups, flashing graphics or other distractions.In a statement, the Railway Board said improvements in the site’s beta…
NEW DELHI: Govt has directed all states and UT administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem.In a letter to state chief secretaries and UT administrators Thursday, the home ministry said when the state song is sung or played with the national song and…
Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat’s legend, has often praised his wife, Gabrielle Union, for the way she has supported him through all the challenges they have faced in their lives together in the last few years. While the two remain focused on their daughter, Kaavia Wade, rumors of the two separating have sparked shockwaves. Dwyane…
NEW DELHI: Putting a premium on the liberty of arrested people, Supreme Court Friday said though it was endemic for states to oppose bail pleas tooth and nail, no corresponding steps were taken to expedite trials despite the apex court’s repeated rulings that accused have a fundamental right to a speedy trial.Days after imposing a…
King Charles III reunites with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet after more than four years King Charles III has reunited with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a rare family gathering that marks a significant step towards easing years of tensions within the royal family.According to…