WhatsApp Enhances Safety, Blocks Millions of Scam Accounts

WhatsApp cracks down on scams with new features; blocks 6.8 million accounts

WhatsApp is launching a new safety overview that we'll show you when someone who is not in your contacts adds you to a new WhatsApp group you may not recognize. It will include key information about the group and tips to stay safe. From there, you can exit the group without ever having to look at the chat. Aug 7, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

Nifty, Sensex slip marginally amid Trump's 50% tariff concerns

In the Nifty pack, Hero MotoCorp led the gainers' list, rising 1.27 per cent. followed by Cipla, Trent, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Jio Financial, and State Bank of India were the major losers. Aug 7, 2025
Indian scientists explore potential cure for Alzheimer's Disease using microRNAs

Indian scientists explore potential cure for Alzheimer's Disease using microRNAs

Alzheimer's Disease is a devastating condition that steals away mental faculties and debilitates day-to-day life of patients. Characterised by the accumulation of protein clumps in the brain, memory loss, and cognitive deficits, it is estimated to affect more than 57.4 million people worldwide, a number that is expected to almost triple to 152.8 million cases by 2050. Aug 6, 2025
UK Expands Visa Fraud Awareness Campaign in India

UK High Commission hails "visa fraud" campaign's success in Gujarat

A key component of the campaign is the introduction of a WhatsApp chatbot, equipped with a scannable QR code. This tool, available in both Punjabi and English, provides official UK guidance on identifying common visa scam tactics and offers advice on secure and legal migration routes to the UK. Aug 6, 2025
Markets rebound after 4-day losing streak, Sensex gains 317 points

Indian stock market ends a tad lower after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

Sensex settled at 80,543.99, down 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 80,694.98 against last session's closing of 80,710.25 ahead of the RBI's decision on rate cut in the morning. The index hit an intra-day low of 80,448.82 and a high of 80,834.43 amid a volatile session. Aug 6, 2025
RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5 pc, sticks to neutral stance

US tariff hike won't have major impact on India's economy: RBI Governor

Speaking at a press conference after the monetary policy announcement, the RBI Governor said, "There might not be a major impact of the ongoing uncertainty over the US tariffs on India's economy. This is subject to retaliatory tariffs coming into the picture, which we do not foresee." Aug 6, 2025
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Indian stock market extends losses marginally after RBI MPC decisions

The Nifty 50 was trading at 24,569 as of 10.54 am, after an intraday decline of 0.33 per cent, while the Sensex stood at 80,473, down 0.29 per cent. Prior to the Monetary Policy Committee's decision, Nifty and Sensex were down 0.08 per cent and 0.07 per cent, respectively. Aug 6, 2025