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  • Telegram To Share Your IP Addresses, Phone Numbers With Authorities If… |

    New Delhi: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has shared in his post that the messaging app will share IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities in response to valid legal requests.

    “To further deter criminals from abusing Telegram Search, we have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, ensuring they are consistent across the world. We’ve made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate our rules can be disclosed to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests,” Durov posted.

    He said the problematic content the company identified in Search is no longer accessible, asking users to report any suspicious elements on Telegram Search.

    “Over the last few weeks, a dedicated team of moderators, leveraging AI, has made Telegram Search much safer. All the problematic content we identified in Search is no longer accessible. If you still manage to find something unsafe or illegal in Telegram Search, please report it to us via @SearchReport.”

    “Search on Telegram is more powerful than in other messaging apps because it allows users to find public channels and bots. Unfortunately, this feature has been abused by people who violated our Terms of Service to sell illegal goods,” he added.

    Durov said that these measures should discourage criminals on Telegram Search which is meant for finding friends and discovering news and not to use it for promoting illegal goods. 

    “We won’t let bad actors jeopardize the integrity of our platform for almost a billion users,” he wrote.

  • Vivo V40e Launched In India With 50MP Selfie Camera, Starting At Rs 28,999; Check Specs, Price, Availability |

    Vivo V40e India Launch: Vivo has launched the Vivo V40e smartphone in the Indian market. The phone comes in Royal Bronze and Mint Green colour options. It is offered in 8GB RAM+128GB and 8GB RAM+256GB storage models.

    The Vivo V40e smartphone uses a curved display with a punch-hole and has up to three years of major Android OS and four years of security updates. The phone packs with special heat-dissipation materials to reduce the device temperature by up to 7 degrees. On the software front, the handset runs Funtouch OS 14 with Android 14 out of the box.  

    Vivo V40e Price In India And Availability

    The smartphone is priced at Rs 28,999 for the base model with 8GB RAM+128GB. Meanwhile, the 8GB RAM+256GB costs Rs 30,999. Consumers can purchase the Vivo V40e smartphone on October 2. The Pre-booking starts today via Flipkart, Vivo online and retail stores, Reliance Digital, Croma and more. 

    Vivo V40e Specifications: 

    The Vivo V40e features a 6.77-inch FHD+ 3D curved AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing a vibrant and immersive viewing experience.

    The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, ensuring efficient performance for daily tasks and gaming. The device packs a 5,500mAh battery, supporting 80W fast charging for quick top-ups. 

    On the optics front, the smartphone comes with a 50MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video chats, there is a 50MP ultra-wide shooter at the front. 

    Moreover, the handset packs an IP64 dust and water resistance, an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, and Aura Light for enhanced photos.  

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 Kicks Off –Check Top Deals, Discounts, Bank Offers |

    New Delhi: Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024 kicked off on Friday (September 27). The company has said that customers can avail great deals, big savings, blockbuster entertainment, and more than 25,000 new product launches across categories on Amazon.in. 

    “Customers can look forward to exciting offers from brands, including, Samsung, realme NARZO, OnePlus, iQOO, Intel, Sony PlayStation, Hindustan Unilever, P&G, Loreal, TCL, Acer, Xiaomi, IFB Appliances, Ferrero, Ariel, Kuber industries and Eureka Forbes, among others,” the company said in a statement. 

    Top deals across categories during Amazon Great Indian Festival 2024

    – Customers can avail 10% instant discount with SBI Debit and Credit Cards 
    – Great deals, savings and attractive prices from top brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Apple, iQOO, realme, Xiaomi, Motorola, HONOR, Lava, Tecno, Intel and more
    – Get 5000+ deals on top brands and up to 75% off on Electronics and Accessories
    – Get up to 75% off on washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners and more
    – Up to 50-80% off on Fashion & Beauty across 4.5 lakh+ styles and 1500+ across top brands like Libas, Crocs, Lakme, Loreal Paris, Giva, Metro, Levi’s and —-explore new brand launches like Pantaloons, Forever 21, Libas, Louis Philippe
    – Get crazy deals starting INR 1 on Amazon Fresh
    – Minimum 50% off on Kitchen, Home and Outdoors products including furniture, tools, automotive accessories, cleaning supplies, sports equipment, and lighting 
    – Get upto 70% off on bestsellers and new launches across books, toys, and gaming. Buy more and save additional 5% off
    – Get up to 55% on Echo smart speakers with Alexa and Fire TV Stick
    – This festive season get the best deals and discounts on unique products from Indian Small Businesses with top brands. Over 9,500 new products getting launched across various categories, including home decor, fashion apparel, groceries, and more.

    Further, this festive season, Amazon is making it easier for customers to support India’s small businesses with exclusive deals and up to 70% off on a specially curated selection, said the company.

  • Airtel Launches Three New Prepaid Plans: Get 1GB Data For Just Rs 7 – Check Offers Inside |

    New Delhi: Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom company has launched three new prepaid data plans to offer more options for its users. These data-only plans are priced at Rs 161, Rs 181 and Rs 351. These plans provide extra data without affecting your regular service validity. It’s Airtel’s latest effort to keep customers happy and stay ahead in the competitive telecom market.

    Here’s a quick overview of Airtel’s newly introduced data plans:

    – Rs 161 Plan: Offers 12 GB of data for 30 days with no daily usage limits. It comes at approximately Rs 13 per GB, providing flexibility for moderate data users.

    – Rs 181 Plan: Provides 15 GB of data for 30 days without any daily cap. Priced around Rs 12 per GB, it also includes access to Airtel Xstream Play, giving you 22+ OTT benefits for entertainment.

    – Rs 361 Plan: Delivers 50 GB of data for 30 days with no daily usage limit, making it cost-efficient at around Rs 7 per GB—ideal for heavy data users.

    Moreover, Airtel has revised some existing plans:

    Rs 77 Plan now offers 5 GB of data for 7 days.

    Rs 121 Plan provides 6 GB of data for 30 days.

    For smaller, one-day needs, the Rs 26 Plan offers 1.5 GB of data.

    These new Airtel plans are designed as data-only vouchers. This means that the users will need an active base prepaid plan to access the data.

    Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has also made some changes to its plans. The Rs 479 prepaid plan, which originally offered 56 days of validity, now lasts for 48 days. This plan includes 1 GB of data per day, 100 daily SMS, and unlimited voice calls. The Rs 666 prepaid plan, which comes with Vi Hero benefits, has had its validity reduced from 77 days to 64 days.

  • TRAI’s Big Step To Curb Misuse Of URLs In Messages, SMS To Come Into Effect From 1 October |

    New Delhi: In a major step to curb the misuse of URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) in messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a Direction on 20th August 2024, instructing all Access Providers to block any traffic containing URLs, APKs (Android Package Kit), or OTT (Over The Top) links that have not been whitelisted. The Direction is set to be implemented by 1st October 2024.

    To ensure smooth flow of SMS traffic containing URLs, TRAI advises registered senders to promptly upload their whitelisted URL/APK/OTT links to the portal of the respective Access Providers. So far, over 3,000 registered senders have complied with this requirement by whitelisting more than 70,000 links. Senders who fail to whitelist their links by the due date will not be able to transmit any messages containing URL/APK/OTT links.

    This initiative by TRAI is designed to safeguard consumers from unsolicited messages containing malicious links while fostering a transparent and secure communication system. By complying with these new rules, both Access Providers and registered senders can help in creating a more reliable and safe messaging environment.

  • iPhone 15 Plus Available For Just Rs 46,696 — Here’s How To Get With Exchange And Bank Offer On Flipkart |

    New Delhi: The much anticipated Flipkart Big Billion Days sale kicks off on September 26 at midnight for Flipkart Plus members while other regular customers will get access to the sale on 27 September. The Flipkart Big Billion Days sale that ends on October 6, has tons of offers for customers looking to start their shopping spree ahead of the festive season.

    Meanwhile the iPhone 15 Plus can be availed for as low as Rs 46,000 during Flipkart Big Billion Days sale using bank offers and exchange deals. Here’s the calculation

    Selling price = Rs 79,900

    Extra Discount = Rs 14,901

    Special Price = Rs 64,999

    Extra Rs 500 off on HDFC Bank credit card and credit EMI transactions = Rs 500

    10 percent off upto Rs 1,500 on HDFC Bank credit card and credit EMI transactions = Rs 1,500

    Exchange Value on old phone = Rs 16,650

    Total Price after bank and exchange offers = Rs 46,349

    Additional price = Rs 99 for secure packaging fee, Rs 49 for offer handling fee, Rs 199 for pick up charge

    Total Cost of iPhone 15 Plus = Rs 46,696 


    iPhone 15 Plus features a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a 60 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1290×2796 pixels at a pixel density of 460 pixels per inch (ppi).  It is powered by a Hexa-core Apple A16 Bionic processor and supports wireless charging. 

    The phobe packs a dual camera setup which includes a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel camera. For selfies and video chats, there is a 12-megapixel sensor on the front. 

    The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is a dual-SIM mobile based on iOS 17 and packs 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of inbuilt storage. For connectivity, the  Apple iPhone 15 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax, GPS, Bluetooth v5.30, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India), and 5G with active 4G on both SIM cards.  

  • Spam Menace: 3K Registered Senders Whitelist Over 70K Links As Per Centre’s Directive |

    New Delhi: More than 3,000 registered senders have whitelisted more than 70,000 URLs, APKs (Android package kit) or OTT (over the top) links as per the government directive to safeguard consumers from unsolicited messages containing malicious links, it was announced on Thursday. 

    In a major step to curb the misuse of URLs (uniform resource locators) in messages, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had issued a directive on August 20, and then extended it till September 30.

    The new rule, instructing all access providers to block any traffic containing URLs, APKs, or OTT links that have not been whitelisted, is set to be implemented by 1st October 2024.

    To ensure smooth flow of SMS traffic containing URLs, TRAI advises registered senders to promptly upload their whitelisted URL/APK/OTT links to the portal of the respective Access Providers.

    “So far, over 3,000 registered senders have complied with this requirement by whitelisting more than 70,000 links. Senders who fail to whitelist their links by the due date will not be able to transmit any messages containing URL/APK/OTT links,” said the Ministry of Communications.

    This initiative is designed to foster a transparent and secure communication system.

    “By complying with these new rules, both Access Providers and registered senders can help in creating a more reliable and safe messaging environment,” said the telecom regulator.

    Whitelisting is a cybersecurity strategy under which only pre-approved or trusted users, entities, or actions are allowed to operate on a system or network. By preventing unauthorised access, whitelisting can greatly reduce the risk of malware infection and cyber intrusion.

    Telecom service providers blocked over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources earlier this month.

    The TRAI has also introduced punitive measures for non-compliance. Content templates registered under the wrong category will be blacklisted, and repeated offenses will lead to a one-month suspension of the sender’s services.

  • Fake ‘Brad Pitt’ Scams Two Women Out Of Rs 3 Crore With False Romance |

    New Delhi: Scammers impersonating famous celebrities are nothing new. In a shocking case, Spanish police have arrested five individuals for defrauding two women out of €325,000 (over Rs 3 crore) by pretending to be Hollywood star Brad Pitt. The scammers reached out to the victims via emails and WhatsApp. They faked romantic interest and convinced them to invest in bogus projects.

    How did the scammers find and target their victims?

    The scammers initially connected with the women through a Brad Pitt fan page. They built a fake sense of trust and used emotional manipulation to execute their scheme. They carefully researched the victims’ online profiles, especially on social media to find and target those who seemed vulnerable.

    Targeting Vulnerable Individuals

    Spanish authorities disclosed that the scammers specifically targeted women going through emotional struggles and personal difficulties. “The cybercriminals studied the victims’ social media profiles and created psychological profiles, discovering that both women were vulnerable, lonely, and battling depression,” Spain’s Guardia Civil police told The Guardian.

    One victim from Andalusia was scammed out of €175,000 (around Rs 2 crore), while another victim from the Basque Country lost €150,000 (over Rs 1 crore).

  • LinkedIn Adds Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi And Telugu Language Options |

    New Delhi: Leading professional networking platform LinkedIn on Thursday announced it has added 10 new language options, including four Indian regional languages. 

    The new language options are Vietnamese, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, along with four Indian regional languages — Bengali, Marathi, Telugu and Punjabi.

    The new additions bring LinkedIn’s support to five Indian languages, including Hindi, it said in a statement.

    “We’re excited to announce that LinkedIn is now more inclusive and accessible than ever. We’ve expanded our language support to include 10 new languages, each representing a vibrant part of our global community,” said Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen.

    LinkedIn’s member base in India has surpassed 135 million, with engagement rates growing at 20 per cent year-over-year. India stands as LinkedIn’s second-largest and fastest-growing market.

    By adding these languages, LinkedIn aims to bridge language barriers on the platform, allowing more people to establish deeper professional identities and engage more meaningfully with their networks.

    “With these additions, our platform now supports a total of 36 languages, helping professionals around the world connect, communicate, and collaborate more effectively,” said Cohen.

    Last month, the Microsoft-owned platform appointed Kumaresh Pattabiraman as new Country Manager and Product Head in India.

    According to Pattabiraman, LinkedIn has evolved from being just a jobs platform to becoming a dynamic global community where professionals connect for jobs, learning, networking, and knowledge sharing.

    India is among the top five countries with the fastest-growing AI talent and has the highest AI skill penetration globally, and LinkedIn members are using AI skills three times more frequently than the global average.

    LinkedIn recently launched a new video experience in India, in a bid to tap into one of the fastest-growing markets with uploads growing 60 per cent year-on-year in the country.

  • Truecaller Launches ‘Auto-Block Spam’ Feature For iPhone: Know What It Is And How It Works |

    New Delhi: Truecaller has rolled out a new feature for iPhones running iOS 18 called “Auto-Block Spam”. It is aimed at tackling the increasing problem of unwanted calls from scammers and telemarketers. The feature simplifies blocking these calls. The feature which was earlier available on Android has now been added to the premium options for iPhone users.

    What is Auto-Block Spam?

    The ‘Auto-Block Spam’ feature helps stop spam calls from reaching your phone by automatically blocking numbers identified by Truecaller as spam. Instead of ringing, these blocked calls will show up in your call log marked as ‘Fraud’ or ‘Scammer’. This handy feature is available only to Truecaller Premium users.

    How Does Auto-Block Spam Function?

    You can turn on Auto-Block Spam by going to the ‘Protect’ option in the app. This feature lets you automatically reject incoming fraudulent calls. Truecaller gives you the option to block either the ‘Top Spammers’ or ‘All Spammers’, helping you avoid unwanted calls without any hassle.

    Premium-only perks

    The Auto-Block Spam feature saves users from the hassle of manually dealing with spam calls but is only available to Truecaller Premium subscribers. Along with this, premium users enjoy benefits like priority customer support, an ad-free experience, and Live Caller ID on iOS.

    AI Call Scanner

    Earlier in May, Truecaller launched the “AI Call Scanner” for Android. This tool uses AI to detect spam calls, even those using cloned or synthesized voices. It’s designed to differentiate between human and AI-generated voices, helping users stay alert to potential scams and frauds.