The India government is concerned that the new username feature could open new avenues for cyber fraud.

WhatsApp's new username feature sparks fraud concerns

The government fears the proposed update could be misused by scammers and fraudsters

Andhra IT professional killed in Kansas floodwaters

Rescuers recovered his body a day after strong currents halted rescue efforts

Venkatesh Doppalapudi was from Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh

Manila clears megatransit hub for 4 rail lines

Common station seen as missing link in Metro Manila’s rail modernisation

The under-construction Line 7 (MRT-7) in Manila, which connects San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan to the Unified Station in Quezon City where it meets three other rail lines. Government approval of the Unified Grand Central Station that will include LRT-1, MRT3 and the under-construction Manila Subway clears the way for a mega transit hub that could transform commuting in Philippine capital.

Lahore airport to close runways for 3 hours daily

Bird activity prompts 70-day restriction from July 5 to September 15, says PAA

According to the PAA, the daily closure will be in effect from 5am to 8am, when bird activity around the airport is expected to be at its highest, particularly below 3,000 feet

Woman finds intimate videos years after Bumble date

Police probe complaint alleging private videos were recorded and shared without consent

The woman told police that after the meeting, the man gradually cut off all communication. Illustrative image.

Rs35cr offer: Inside alleged plot to topple Vijay govt

Probe centres on alleged plan to trigger resignations by 15 ruling MLAs

TVK chief Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026

Oman unveils 50% food shipping subsidy on India route

Government to cover 50% of fuel and insurance costs for six months

Oman will subsidise 50 per cent of the fuel and insurance costs for food shipments transported by Asyad Shipping, the maritime arm of Asyad Group, on the maritime route between India and the Sultanate for up to six months, as part of government measures to strengthen food security and reduce logistics costs.

Chips, AI, security: Japan PM Takaichi visiting Delhi

Japanese PM Takaichi to land in Delhi on Wednesday for 3-day official visit to India

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi and Indian PM Narendra Modi.

Shankar Mahadevan makes dosas in UAE in Dine With Stars

From soul food to soundtracks: inside Shankar Mahadevan’s dosa-fuelled Dubai dream

Shankar Mahadevan

Visa-free travel: Philippine passport opens more places

Competing global rankings, differing methods put Philippine passport in varied spots

The latest dashboard shows the Philippine passport with a Mobility Score of 79, allowing access to 79 destinations through a combination of 38 visa-free destinations, 37 visa-on-arrival countries and 4 electronic travel authorisation (eTA) destinations.

Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of July 1 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northwestern China

Shallow tremor in Tibetan Plateau brings strong tremors early Wednesday: USGS

The quake hit at 7:44 am Beijing time (23:44 UTC Tuesday) about 261-268 km (162-167 miles) south-southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu province, near the Qinghai border, at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), as per USGS data.

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