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WhatsApp lockout: Why users lost access for 24 hours

Users across India report surprise WhatsApp lockouts amid review drive

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Confusion grows as WhatsApp stays mum on scale and cause of account blocks

Meet Saurav Das: The voice behind India’s CJP movement

The journalist at the heart of CJP’s fight to restore accountability and democracy

From satire to street power: How Saurav Das turned Cockroach Janta Party into India’s Gen Z protest engine

Pearle Maaney-Sibi Malayil row: How the clash unfolded

Pearle Maaney’s protest comments spark online clash with filmmaker Sibi Malayil’s son

Social media debate grows after Pearle Maaney calls for peace amid protests

What UAE visiting creators must know before brand deals

Visitors planning to publish promotional content must secure a Visitor Advertiser permit

The permit is valid for three months and can be extended for an equivalent period. Photo for illustrative purposes only

Sharing photos in Oman? You risk jail and a hefty fine

Legal liability starts before you hit share, authorities remind social media users

Public urged to respect digital privacy as Oman enforces strict cyber penalties

Instagram outage: UAE users among thousands affected

Downdetector logs surge of complaints as Meta platforms suffer worldwide issues

Instagram users in the UAE and worldwide report problems accessing the app, loading feeds and posting content

Your social media feed is a scammer’s playbook

Every post can help criminals build convincing fraud and phishing attacks

The growing use of artificial intelligence has increased the risk of identity theft. Publicly available photos, videos, and voice recordings can be used to create convincing deepfakes or impersonation attempts.

UK unveils plans for voluntary social media curfew

Critics question effectiveness of measures as teenagers can switch off default settings

A teenager looks at her mobile phone in London, Monday, June 15, 2026.

EU moves closer to barring kids off social media

EU says all options are on the table, from a blanket ban to restrictions on services

The EU says it will do more to protect children online - not just on social media.

Viral clip: Nothing stops Vande Bharat in Mumbai flood

High-speed train’s dramatic ride through waterlogged route divides netizens online

Vande Bharat powers through flooded tracks as Mumbai reels under red alert rains

India summons Meta: Inside Instagram ads controversy

India summons Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse content

Indian government orders Instagram to remove CSAM-linked ads, seeks report in seven days

WhatsApp's new username feature sparks fraud concerns

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

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

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