WhatsApp, Telegram Users May Face Access Restrictions Under SIM-Binding Rules from January 1, 2027

Users of WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging platforms may need to change how they use their accounts from January 1, 2027, as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) moves to enforce SIM-binding requirements aimed at curbing cybercrime and…

SIM-Binding Rule from January 1, 2027: What WhatsApp and Other Messaging Apps Users Need to Know

If you use WhatsApp, Telegram or similar messaging apps with an Indian mobile number but don’t keep the registered SIM in your phone, changes coming into force from January 1, 2027 could affect your access.

The Department of Telecommunications…

Global Tech Giants and Government Agencies Race to Contain Critical PHP Security Flaws

Technology giants, cybersecurity researchers, and government agencies worldwide have launched a coordinated response after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP, the widely used open-source programming language that powers a large share…

SBI Confirms Limited Data Breach After 3,897 Customer Records Surface on Dark Web

State Bank of India has confirmed a data breach after 3,897 customer records were found exposed on the dark web, the country's largest lender said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.

The bank said it received alerts from its Threat Intelligence…

Why the World Should Be Cautious About China’s Low-Cost AI

China’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) industry is raising concerns among policymakers and security experts, as companies such as DeepSeek offer powerful AI models at a fraction of the cost of their Western competitors, potentially…

Rail, Road and Air Projects Transform Connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major expansion of transport infrastructure, with railway, road and aviation projects increasingly linking remote Himalayan areas with the rest of the country, according to a government factsheet released on Saturday.

Musk Showcases Roadster Prototype in Flying-Car Demonstration, Raises Questions Over Commercial Launch

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a new version of the company's Roadster sports car, showcasing a prototype that briefly lifted off the ground during a demonstration at a SpaceX facility in Texas, drawing attention to the possibility of combining…

BHIM App Introduces Tatkal NPS, Lets Users Open Pension Accounts Through UPI

NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Wednesday announced the launch of Tatkal NPS on the BHIM Payments App, enabling eligible users to open a National Pension System…

Indian Scientists Develop Biodegradable Filter to Treat Dye-Polluted Wastewater

Indian scientists have developed an eco-friendly filter combining zinc oxide nanoparticles and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibers to break down harmful dyes in wastewater, offering a potential sustainable solution to industrial water pollution,…

India, UK Look to Deepen Ties in Space, Nuclear Energy and Emerging Technologies

India and the United Kingdom are exploring new avenues for cooperation in space technology, civil nuclear energy, scientific research and emerging technologies, as both countries look to strengthen research partnerships and expand opportunities for…