The Indian government is exploring legal and regulatory avenues to review WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature following rising concerns over potential identity fraud, impersonation, and digital scams, sources close to the development said on Wednesday.
Continuous torrential rainfall across Mumbai on Wednesday led to a major tree-fall incident on the busy Marol Military Road in Andheri East, leaving two people injured. The incident occurred during peak hours as high-velocity winds and intense downpours compromised the soil structural integrity of several old trees in the suburban belt.
Two college students were seriously injured on Wednesday after being electrocuted by a high-voltage current that spread through accumulated rainwater under the LP Bridge in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. T
Israel scrambled fighter jets after an Israel-bound passenger plane transmitted the international hijack emergency code (7500) while flying from Warsaw to Tel Aviv. The alert was later cancelled, and authorities said communication with the aircraft was restored. Bulgaria also deployed a MiG-29 to escort the plane. Officials are investigating whether the distress signal was activated accidentally.
At least 14 children were killed and several others injured on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition center collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. The incident occurred during afternoon classes in the Kahna Nau area, a southern suburb of the city.
The monsoon has significantly gained momentum across Maharashtra, with Mumbai witnessing bouts of heavy rainfall on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. After a period of relative sluggishness, the seasonal showers have intensified, bringing both respite from the heat and the typical urban challenges associated with the wet season.
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday to begin a complex, seven-hour maintenance spacewalk. The primary objective of the mission, designated as U.S. Spacewalk 95, is to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the station's primary robotic arm, Canadarm2.
A 17-year-old school student has been detained in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district for allegedly murdering a schoolmate who rejected his same-s*x advances. The incident has intensified local concerns regarding juvenile delinquency and public safety across the state.
EV owners may soon need just one app to access public charging stations across India. In a written reply in the Maharashtra Assembly, the government said the Centre is developing Unified Bharat E-Charge under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The platform will allow users to locate chargers, check availability, book slots and make payments across different charging networks through a single app.
One student has died and at least 10 others were injured after a large tree collapsed onto a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday. The vehicle was carrying 13 children when the incident occurred on Road No. 11.
A 24-year-old woman was allegedly s*xually harassed inside a moving car in east Delhi's Mandawali area earlier this month, prompting the Delhi Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) and apprehend the accused.
A viral video showing a woman in a traditional white mukena prayer robe has sparked major cybersecurity warnings online. Edited clips falsely claiming an 'uncensored' version exists are driving users to malicious links on X and TikTok. These links are a clickbait scam designed for phishing, account hijacking and malware infections.
Supermodel Bella Hadid has apologised to her global fanbase after an emotional social media update regarding her ongoing battle with Lyme disease sparked widespread health concerns.
A Class 5 English textbook in Odisha has sparked controversy after the lyrics of the popular song Nimbooda Nimbooda from the 1999 Bollywood film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were mistakenly printed in place of educational content.
Rajasthan Police said the incident took place inside a high-security barrack at Ajmer Central Jail, where Jagan Gurjar was lodged. Initial investigations indicate that a dispute broke out between Gurjar and his cellmate before the alleged assault.
Three men were electrocuted after coming into contact with a live 11 kV power line while travelling on a motorcycle in Rajasthan's Karauli district. Police said the victims unknowingly touched a snapped high-tension wire lying on the road, causing the motorcycle to catch fire. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem as authorities investigate the incident.
According to reports, the five cases relate to allegations of s*xual harassment involving BBC employees. The broadcaster has not identified those under investigation or disclosed details about the departments involved, citing confidentiality and the ongoing nature of the inquiries.
Netflix login new rules now allow users on shared subscriptions to link individual email addresses to their profiles, improving independent access and personalization. Rolled out from June 15, 2026, the update excludes child profiles and follows password-sharing restrictions introduced in 2023. Netflix says users can manage settings separately while maintaining shared household access.
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