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Solar Techno Alliance crypto scam: the promise of a Ponzi scheme

Manoj Kumar Laha, 47, lost ₹1.22 lakh in chit funds, but hoped for a windfall. He invested ₹10,000 in Solar Techno Alliance (STA), a crypto token, but it turned out to be an illicit MLM Ponzi scheme. Ramachandra Nayak, 27, also invested ₹1 lakh in STA. Over 2 lakh 'investors'…

The Hindu

Inside the Tory climate soap opera this week: ‘The WhatsApp groups are a bloodbath’

The party’s net zero divide was deeper than ever before Rishi Sunak’s speech, says Katy Balls, the Spectator’s political editor

The Guardian - UK

WhatsApp will soon let you make restaurant reservations and book train seats

Moving beyond customer support, WhatsApp’s new feature will allow businesses to offer customised services

Evening Standard

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Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.

The Independent UK

Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.

The Independent UK

Probe into PSC exam fraud gathers momentum

According to official sources, about 15 people have been defrauded of roughly ₹50 lakh in the scam that dates back to early 2022; the job aspirants were among 84 members of a WhatsApp group that the racketeers had created to lure their victims

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi launches his WhatsApp channel

PM Modi joins WhatsApp, creating a channel for one-way communication with millions of users. His first post was a photo of himself in the new Parliament building, with a message to stay connected.

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Scottish comedian claims 'WhatsApp groups' made to 'warn' about Russell Brand

A SCOTTISH comedian has claimed that female comedians within the industry warned others about Russell Brand in WhatsApp groups.

The National (Scotland)

Thrifting is catching on in Kochi

Over past year, content creator Roshni Vineeth sold pre-loved garments via Instagram. Roopa George's WhatsApp group has 950+ members, buying/selling pre-loved items. Survey: clothes rank 2nd in most common pre-loved purchases. Gen Z open to concept, but socio-economic reasons for not publicising.

The Hindu

Belarus’s Lukashenko proposes ‘three-way cooperation’ with Putin and Kim Jong-un – as it happened

Belarusian president’s suggestion comes during a meeting with his Russian counterpart

The Guardian - AU

Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels, Indian celebs join

Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday launched whatsapp-channels">WhatsApp Channels in India and over 150 countries. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

WhatsApp may integrate with other messenger apps in Europe

People are expected to be able to message between apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal or Snapchat without needing multiple accounts next year

Evening Standard

Antitrust enforcement will play a major role in reshaping the tech sector

As Google’s big trial is set to begin this week, Europe’s Digital Markets Act also promises to deliver big changes.

Fortune

A source, a riot, and a dilemma on a WhatsApp group

Friendliness towards a source can be misconstrued by them as an approval of their ideology or perspective on a subject

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Evening Standard

Why the Online Safety Bill remains a huge threat to London life

Legislation passing through Parliament poses big threats to the apps and websites Londoners use every day, says Barry Collins

Evening Standard

Ex-Met officers plead guilty over racist WhatsApp jokes about Duchess of Sussex and Rishi Sunak

Five ex-Met Police officers have pleaded guilty to sharing racist jokes involving the Duchess of Sussex, Rishi Sunak, and Queen Elizabeth II in an offensive WhatsApp group.

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers seek to allay WhatsApp and Signal concerns in encryption row

Government says text scanning under online safety bill would only occur if ‘technically feasible’ after apps threaten to leave country

The Guardian - UK

EU unveils ‘revolutionary’ laws to curb big tech firms’ power

Digital Markets Act aims to allow more competition and let consumers delete preloaded phone apps

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The Independent UK

EU targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in next phase of digital crackdown

The European Union is targeting Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules aimed at reining in the market power of online companies

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United under pressure after Brazil drop Antony over assault claims

Manchester United are under pressure to drop Antony after Brazil released the the forward from their squad over serious allegations made by his former girlfriend

Dynamite News

WhatsApp launches new application for Mac users

On Tuesday, WhatsApp launched a new application for Mac users. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

‘We don’t need police’: the New Forest village taking the law into its own hands

At the village with the most unsolved burglaries in the UK, shopkeepers are turning to vigilante-style tactics

The Independent UK

Son of ‘death cap mushroom poisoning’ victims reveals heartbreaking final WhatsApp message

Three people died after ingesting what Australian authorities believe were death cap mushrooms at a family lunch

Evening Standard

Back-to-school tech tips for parents

Make sure your kids are ready for the start of term with expert tips on how to get their tech into shape for school life

The Hindu

INDIA likely to have common social media team

INDIA parties pool resources to set up joint social media team to reach larger audience, coordinate on key issues, and spread common message. Aim to tap into WhatsApp groups to micro-message voters. Negotiations on seat-sharing formula delayed, focus on creating coordination committee, secretariat, research wing, spokespersons, media team, and national…

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