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New Delhi: Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement 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 transpa ...Read More >
It is important to note that a similar incident was reported on 26 March, when thousands of users also reported issues with the platform. At that time, more than 15,000 users flagged problems New Delhi: Social media platform owned by Elon Musk, X, is experiencing an outage, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing the service. According to the outage tracking website Downdetector, reports of issues began at around 16:20 Eastern Time, quickly rising to more than 20,000. However, few ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh is positioning its planned "Quantum Valley" in Amaravati as a global hub for quantum computing hardware and research, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu setting an aggressive timeline for domestic manufacturing and ecosystem development. Speaking at a high-level industry roundtable on building a quantum hardware manufacturing base, Naidu said the Amaravati initiative - aligned with India's National Quantum Mission, could "provide a new direction for the nation" an ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the rollout of a long-requested feature that allows users to change their primary @gmail.com email address without creating a new account. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on March 31, Pichai highlighted the update as a step toward providing users with more flexibility over their digital identities. The move marks a significant departure from Google's two-decade-long policy, where Gmail addresses were considered permanent once creat ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Amaravati into a global hub for quantum computing and position Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of next-generation technology. Addressing a round table on the Quantum Valley hardware ecosystem on Tuesday, he said the State is leveraging the National Quantum Mission to secure a first-mover advantage, much like it did in IT. Backed by partnerships with IBM, TCS and L&T, the initiative aims to develop indigen ...Read More >
Perfios.ai, a B2B SaaS TechFin company serving financial institutions globally, today announced the launch of the Perfios DPDP Suite, a unified platform designed to help enterprises operationalize consent and comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. The DPDP Suite brings together data discovery, consent governance, data principal rights management, and compliance reporting into a single, integrated platform. Purpose-built for India's regulatory environment, it enab ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: When a 50-year-old accountant from Nikol received a WhatsApp message from his employer containing 'RTO E-challan.apk' file, he thought it was an official message regarding a traffic memo and installed the file. The moment he entered his name and mobile number, he received a message about money being debited from his account. He immediately deleted the app, but it was already too late. Within 24 hours, he lost Rs 10.7 lakh to cybercriminals. The victim told Cybercrime police that he fr ...Read More >
Bengaluru - Cloud computing company Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, CNBC reported on March 31, citing two people familiar with the matter. The company declined to comment on the job cuts, although several social media users shared details on platforms such as Reddit, X and anonymous workplace network Blind, triggering uncertainty and confusion among employees. The layoffs come amid Oracle's aggressive push to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure to better com ...Read More >
Discover how Indian security agencies are leveraging open-source intelligence and artificial intelligence to gather crucial information from public sources and social media, all while ensuring privacy is protected. Key PointsIndian security agencies use open-source intelligence from public sources, including social media, for intelligence gathering.The Home Ministry assures that no private or personal information is gathered, thus preventing privacy violations.Data scraping is used to monitor s ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Five major glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas have been identified as having "very high susceptibility" to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), signalling a serious emerging hazard for downstream communities and infrastructure. The lakes -- Bramsar, Chirsar, Nundkol, Gangabal, and Bhagsar -- were highlighted as particularly vulnerable to potential outburst events triggered by factors such as rapid snowmelt, intense rainfall, seismic activity, or moraine dam failure. Announcing th ...Read More >
Kalyan: In a sensational development, Dombivli's notorious 'reel star' Surendra Patil has been arrested once again, barely eight days after securing bail in a rape case. The accused was apprehended with a massive cache of illegal weapons, sending shockwaves across the region. According to police sources, a raid conducted at Patil's residence led to a startling recovery of arms and ammunition. Authorities seized seven pistols, 370 live cartridges, along with sharp weapons including swords and ch ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the digital walls go up, even the cleverest escape routes can find themselves quietly blocked and Apple has just helped seal a few more in Russia. Apple has removed several VPN and proxy applications from its App Store in Russia as authorities intensify efforts to control internet access. The delisting includes apps such as Streisand, V2Box, v2RayTun and Happ Proxy Utility, which were popular among advanced users for setting up private proxy connections and bypassing restrictions. ...Read More >
March 31 (Reuters) - More than 3 million Indian officials are to spend a year counting every single person in the world's most populous nation, a mammoth task delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The once-in-a-decade population survey, originally due in 2021, will start on April 1 with a short window for citizens who wish to register themselves online, the government said on Monday. There will then be two phases of physical door-to-door surveys. The first will list houses and housing con ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: After weeks of speculation, fresh reports indicate that Oracle Corporation has initiated a new round of layoffs, impacting multiple teams across regions, including India. Employees claim the layoffs were abrupt and communicated through early morning emails, some arriving as early as 5 AM to 6 AM, leaving little room for preparation or response. Several employees shared their experiences on platforms like Blind and Reddit, describing a sudden and impersonal process. Accordin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: Fresh concerns over potential layoffs at Oracle Corporation in India have triggered anxiety across the tech sector, after multiple employees claimed they were abruptly terminated early Tuesday morning through emails sent around 6 AM IST. According to posts circulating on platforms like Reddit and other online forums, several employees reported being locked out of their work systems almost immediately after receiving termination emails. The sudden and impersonal nature of th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31: Indian-origin technology leader Mangala Kuppa has been appointed Chief Information Officer of the US Department of Labor. The appointment formalises her role after she served in an acting capacity since October last year. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Kuppa, who also serves as the department's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, took charge earlier this month. She will continue to oversee information technology strategy, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: In a major usability upgrade, Google has started rolling out its much-anticipated "Transit Mode" along with enhanced commute features for Google Pixel users. First announced during the March 2026 Feature Drop, the update is now reaching devices running Android 16 QPR3 and the Android 17 Beta. The newly introduced Transit Mode is designed to simplify daily travel by automatically adjusting phone settings when users are on public transport. Integrated within the "Modes" secti ...Read More >
Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major success for the district police, the Cyber Cell team in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur has recovered 240 lost mobile phones and returned them to their rightful owners, officials said on Tuesday. According to the police, the total value of the recovered mobile phones is estimated to be around Rs 45 lakh. The operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Station along with cyber cell teams from various police stations across the distric ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat), Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the 21st Century has brought several challenges and global supply chains have been affected due to conflicts, emphasising that the government is laying a strong foundation for technology and energy security in the coming decades. Modi inaugurated Kaynes Semicon's outsourced semiconductor plant in Sanand, marking the commencement of production, and said India is strengthening its role as a reliable semiconductor supplier ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's appetite for mobile data continues to surge, with average monthly consumption per user crossing 31 GB in 2025 -- marking an 18 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past five years, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The latest edition of the Mobile Broadband Index released by Nokia highlighted how rising 5G adoption and increasing use of data-heavy applications are driving this growth across the country. The report noted that Indians are consuming more da ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's pan-India monthly 5G data traffic grew 70% year-on-year to reach 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025, contributing nearly 47% of overall mobile broadband traffic, according to the 13th edition of the Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) released by Nokia. The report highlights that average monthly mobile data consumption per user rose to over 31 GB in 2025, reflecting an 18% compound annual growth rate over the past five years. This surge has been driven by the rapid expansion of enhanced Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Road users across India will no longer be able to pay toll fees in cash from April 1 as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) shifts to a fully digital payment system. In a major step towards modernising highway travel, NHAI will implement 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 efficien ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: On his second visit to Gujarat within a month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a semiconductor facility in Sanand after unveiling a Jain heritage museum in Gandhinagar, signalling the state's growing role in India's global chip manufacturing ambitions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Gujarat with a calibrated political and economic message rooted in heritage and powered by high technology, marking his second visit to the state within a month and underscoring its cen ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat), March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said four semiconductor plants are expected to be ready in India by 2026, as he outlined an accelerated roadmap for the sector following the inauguration of a new facility in Gujarat. In comments after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon's OSAT plant in Sanand, Vaishnaw said: "In 2026, four plants will be ready, and two plants in 2027. India's fir ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Lava International has expanded its smartphone portfolio in the country with the official launch of the Lava Bold N2 Pro on Tuesday. This latest entry-level offering is designed to provide a premium experience at an accessible price point, featuring a sleek modern aesthetic. The device has been launched in two colour options, Aurora Gold and Eclipse Grey, both featuring a premium glossy finish and an IP54 rating for resistance against dust and light water splashes. The smartph ...Read More >
Thane: The Naupada Police have successfully apprehended a 39-year-old history-sheeter following a violent assassination attempt and vehicle theft at a petrol pump on the Nashik-Mumbai Highway. The incident occurred in the early hours of March 27, 2026, at the Shell Petrol Pump near Dharamveer Cut. According to the police, the complainant, Inzamam Siddiqui (26), was refueling his scooter when the accused, identified as Zabiullah Shafiqurrahman Khan, confronted him. The attack was reportedly fuel ...Read More >
Internet/Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 31 (Maxim News) Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar's brother Mohammad Tahir Anwar has died in Pakistan. He lost his life under suspicious circumstances. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The banned terror outfit has said that Anwar's last rites will be performed at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali in Bahawalpur. Masood Azhar has a total of five brothers and sisters. Anwar is one of them. He played a key role in the Jaish terror outfit. He was actively involved in terror ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's average monthly mobile data consumption per user crossed the 31 GB mark as 5G traffic grew by more than 70 per cent year-on-year (YoY). According to the 13th edition of the Nokia Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) 2026, 5G technology now accounts for approximately 47 per cent of the total mobile broadband traffic in the country. The report indicated that pan-India monthly 5G traffic reached 12.9 exabytes (EB) in 2025. The overall mobile data traffic in the ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Oppo has officially announced the global launch date for its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra. In a social media post on Tuesday, the company confirmed that the device will debut on April 21, 2026. The announcement follows months of speculation regarding the brand's premium imaging capabilities, with reports suggesting that a "Pro" variant, the Find X9s Pro, may also be unveiled alongside the Ultra model. The Find X9 Ultra is expected to serve as the ...Read More >
Sanand (Gujarat), Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kaynes Semicon's outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility at Sanand on Tuesday and said India is strengthening its role as a reliable semiconductor supplier in the global market. He said the inauguration of the facility strengthens India's push towards self-reliance, which marks a landmark step in building a robust semiconductor ecosystem. Modi said India's decision to join the Pax Silica initiative aims to stre ...Read More >
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