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Mumbai: Top private sector banks and telecom companies are replacing one-time passwords (OTPs) and are jointly developing a 'silent authentication mechanism'-a background check that verifies whether the mobile number linked to a banking app matches the SIM currently active on the device. If a discrepancy is detected, the transaction can be flagged or blocked in real time without any action required from the customer. The technology will also be extended to eSIM environments. This additional lay ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bharti Airtel led wireless mobile subscriber additions in February 2026, while Reliance Jio remained the country's largest wireless operator and continued to maintain a high proportion of active users, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. Vodafone Idea was nearly flat, while state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd continued to lose subscribers. India's total wireless subscriber base-including mobile users and fixed wireless access (FWA) customers-rose by 6 ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for implementing SIM-binding by over-the-top (OTT) platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Signal and Arattai to December 31 following industry pushback. It has also rolled back the mandate requiring web and desktop sessions of OTT platforms to automatically log out within six hours and require re-authentication through QR code pairing. Instead, it has adopted a risk-based approach, where sessions must be termi ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The dreaded 6 am emails from Oracle leadership, along with the sudden revocation of VPN and Slack access, have come to define the ongoing layoffs in India. An estimated 10,000-12,000 employees in India -- out of its 50,000-strong workforce -- are likely to be affected, according to industry sources, while globally the company is said to be cutting around 30,000 roles.India, often described internally as a second headquarters for Oracle, is now bearing the brunt of the company's aggres ...Read More >
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025-26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under t ...Read More >
New Delhi: ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region and ...Read More >
New Delhi: In line with Central government orders, 19 toll plazas on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) will now accept payments through QR codes to reduce reliance on cash transactions. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI is implementing a complete ban on cash payments at toll plazas across the country. From April 1, commuters will have to pay toll charges only through digital modes such as FASTag or UPI. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and bringing more transpar ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Starting this month, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter rules for digital payments like UPI, cards, mobile wallets to reduce fraud. Till now, you could complete a transaction using just one time password i.e OTP but now you will need an additional step like entering a PIN or password or using fingerprint or face scan. The new system will also use something called risk-based checks. This means not every transaction will be treated the same way. According to Shams Ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) IT services major Wipro on Wednesday announced the launch of a dedicated AI-Native Business and Platforms unit, triggering a top-level leadership shuffle. Wipro veteran Nagendra Bandaru, who was serving as the President and Managing Partner of Technology Services Global Business Lines (GBL), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed AI unit, effective immediately. Bandaru, who has been with Wipro for nearly three decades, will continue to report t ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: A PDF document claiming to be an official "War Lockdown Notice" has gone viral across WhatsApp and other social media platforms today, causing temporary alarm among citizens, particularly in context of the ongoing Iran war. LatestLY confirms that the document is a sophisticated April Fools' Day hoax. We urge the public to exercise caution and refrain from forwarding the viral message, as the misleading content has the potential to trigger unnecessary panic and disrupt public ord ...Read More >
Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers has announced the appointment of Venkatesh Tiwari as its new Chief Operating Officer effective today. New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers on Tuesday announced the appointment of Venkatesh Tiwari as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026. Tiwari will succeed Tejinder Singh Kalra, who is set to retire from the company upon attaining superannuation on August 31, 2026. To ensure a smooth and seamle ...Read More >
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Crypto exchange CoinDCX on March 30 announced the launch of a ₹100 crore Digital Suraksha Network (DSN), an initiative aimed at tackling cyber fraud and strengthening trust in India's digital finance ecosystem. The initiative will support independent research on digital fraud, fund the development of new standards, and build tools such as an open Fraud Intelligence API. It also plans to publish quarterly "State of Digital Trust" reports and support training programmes for state cybercrime cell ...Read More >
Stock Market on 30 March 2026 | Share Market Updates - Find here all the updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets. Indian equity markets ended the final session of FY26 on a weak note, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 1,635.67 points, or 2.22%, to close at 71,947.55, while the Nifty declined 488.20 points, or 2.14%, to settle at 22,331.40. Selling pressure was ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has officially commenced the registration process for its highly anticipated Mumbai Board Lottery 2026. This year, the authority is offering 2,640 apartments across various prime and developing locations in the city. Aimed at providing affordable housing to different income strata, the lottery remains a critical gateway for middle- and lower-income residents seeking homeownership in an increasingly expensive real est ...Read More >
Pune: Travel on major highways connecting Pune will become costlier from April 1, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a three per cent increase in toll rates. The new rates will apply to key routes, including Pune-Kolhapur, Pune-Solapur and Pune-Nashik. From the same date, toll collection will also become fully cashless. Commuters will no longer be able to pay in cash at toll plazas. Payments will be accepted only through FASTag and UPI. Authorities said this step h ...Read More >
New Delhi : ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, has announced the appointment of Kulmeet Bawa as Managing Director (MD) and Group Vice President (GVP), ServiceNow India and SAARC. This strategic appointment reinforces ServiceNow's commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing markets and a vital driver of digital transformation. Kulmeet brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in enterprise technology and SaaS businesses across the region an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Karnataka's Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and other stakeholder departments, has drafted a comprehensive policy to address the growing concern of excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students. With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the draft policy recognises the rising burden of mental health issues such as anx ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A US-based tech giant, Oracle has laid off around 12,000 employees in India, with another round expected within weeks. The layoffs reportedly are part of a global reduction of nearly 30,000 roles and come as growth in India's IT services industry slows sharply after two decades of expansion. Globally, Oracle, American multinational technology company headquartered in Austin, has reportedly fired around 30,000 employees. According to the employees, Oracle has communicated the layoff ...Read More >
Dibrugarh/Hyderabad, April 1 (Maxim News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam's Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea. 'Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described tea as the "soul of Assam" and said the state's tea has earned recognition across the world. Calling the visit a "memorable experience ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Google has delivered on the promise to let users change their Gmail address, also known as the Google Account username. This means you can now follow a few simple steps to change the part before @gmail.com without losing access to your account. The changed address/ username will continue to let you sign in to apps and services like Gmail, Photos, Drive, and more. Additionally, users will continue to keep their old email address as an alias and receive all the emails sent to their ori ...Read More >
BENGALURU: US-based IT giant Oracle has begun a major round of layoffs that has now reached India, with an estimated 2,000 to 2,500 employees reportedly affected as part of a wider global workforce reduction, though some reports say the number could be as high as 12,000. The latest cuts are part of a broader plan that could affect around 30,000 employees worldwide. With another round of layoffs reportedly possible within the next month, uncertainty continues to grow among employees in India and ...Read More >
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday (March 31) unveiled an ambitious vision to position Amaravati as a global hub for quantum computing and hardware manufacturing, stating that the upcoming "Quantum Valley" in the capital will set a new direction for India's technological future. Speaking at a high-level roundtable on the quantum hardware manufacturing ecosystem held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister said Amaravati is among the first regions in the country to align with the goal ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Garena Free Fire MAX gives players an exciting battle royale experience. They can explore a wide range of weapons, vehicles and gadgets in the game. It delivers engaging gameplay and a variety of features to keep users involved. Players enjoy this game as it gives multiple rewards. They can connect with friends using the multiplayer option while staying inside the safe zone. Check the Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for April 1, 2026 below. Garena Free Fire MAX supports up to ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd puc result date: Students across the state are eagerly awaiting the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026, expected to be announced by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in April. Thousands who appeared for the Class 12-level board exams earlier this year are now looking forward to the official confirmation of the PUC Exam 2 result date. The results are anticipated by over 6 lakh students. The Karnataka 2nd PUC exam 1 2026 was held by the board from February 28, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fresh reports of layoffs at Oracle are drawing sharp reactions online, after a viral post claimed that a long-serving employee battling cancer was dismissed through an email with no prior conversation. The claim surfaced on a Reddit forum, where a user alleged that their father, who had worked at Oracle for 20 years under the same manager, was informed of his termination solely via email. The post has since triggered widespread criticism over how companies handle layoffs, especially ...Read More >
SMPL New Delhi [India], April 1: In 2017, while most professionals pursued corporate stability and rising paychecks, Rajesh Aggarwal made a bold and unconventional choice. At the peak of a successful career with Google, earning over ₹5 lakh per month, he stepped away from financial security to build something of his own. Today, that decision stands validated. The company he co-founded, Aasaan ERP, has grown into one of the fastest-emerging ERP platforms, crossing ₹100 crore in revenue and expa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user crossed the 31 GB mark in 2025, up from 27.5 GB in 2024, according to a report by telecom gear maker Nokia. The 13th edition of Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) said pan-India monthly 5G data traffic surged 70 per cent year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025. With this, 5G now contributes nearly 47 per cent of the country's overall mobile broadband traffic. "Average monthly mobile data consum ...Read More >
Lucknow: Abdul Kadir, 56, a resident of Chhauchh area of Lakhmipur Kheri, got his smart prepaid meter recharge for Rs 7,300 but still had to remain without electricity for 17 days.After running from pillar to post for over a fortnight, he finally got his connection restored on March 30.Goge (72) of Unnao's Mohan Katra village and his grandson Mohammad Kaif (32) met several officials for over two weeks after which his connection was restored.In Lucknow's Yahiyaganj, power supply to the garment st ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: AI startup Anthropic confirmed on Tuesday that internal source code for its popular developer tool, Claude Code, was inadvertently exposed online. The company attributed the incident to a "release packaging issue" caused by human error rather than a malicious security breach. While the leak provides a rare look into the architecture of one of the industry's most successful coding assistants, Anthropic stated that no sensitive customer data or credentials were compromised during ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A 31-year woman software engineer died by suicide by jumping from an upscale apartment complex on Thanisandra Main Road in Kothanur police limits on Monday morning, moments after seeing her live-in partner hanging dead in their flat. The man, R Bhanu Chander Reddy Kunta, 32, was working in the US in the software industry and is suspected to have lost his job to Artificial Intelligence (AI). He had returned to India in June last year. He and his live-in partner, M Bibi Shaziya, 31, we ...Read More >
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