Reddit user loses ₹6 lakhs in options trading, doesn't want to live... community unites in kindness
In what turned out to be an overwhelmingly kind thread of responses, fellow users on the subreddit r/IndianStreetBets, tried to console the original poster and shared some of their own blunders with them. Let's take a look. Key Points
mintAre passwords on the way out?: Tech Tonic with Vishal Mathur
Physical keys are being used as an alternative to the vulnerable safewords and characters approach. The real game-changer, though, is virtual passkeys. See why. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Sandeep ko bolo Bittu ka order hai, jaldi kara de': Desi dad’s delivery instruction to Swiggy sparks laug
It also happens in some cases that GPS doesn't really understand the location or address input. Hence, in that case, a user has to give details of the delivery location to make it easier for the delivery person to bring the order to the right destination. But such incidents could evoke some hilarious moments, as sometimes people add such weird or unusual details to their addresses or delivery locations, which could leave you in splits. Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk's X takes over yet another account, netizens say ‘sorry for your loss’
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) takes over user account @Music, offers alternatives. Netizens react. Key Points
mintViral: Indignant father causes mid-air tussle in Dehradun-bound Vistara aircraft; here's why
The Twitter video has also gained wide popularity with several people re-sharing it and tagging Vistara Airlines in the post. The video has garnered over 1.8 lakh views Key Points
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Is your Realme phone secretly collecting your data? user claims, government orders probe
Realme smartphones are accused of capturing users' personal data including call logs, SMS and location information without their consent. The feature, called Enhanced Intelligent Services, is reportedly enabled by default. IT Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said he would investigate the matter. Key Points
mintTDS on online games winnings: How companies will deduct tax as per CBDT guidelines
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines on how online gaming companies will deduct tax from winnings they have earned. The guidelines have come after government removed the threshold of Rs 10,000 for deducting tax from the winnings in Budget 2023. The new rules have come into effect from April 1, 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesElderly woman grooves like no one is watching, netizens geElderly woman grooves like no one is watching, netizens get their Friday inspiration. Watcht their Friday inspiration. Watch
As artists perform, a group of men are seen encircling them and waving their hands in enjoyment. Meanwhile, the woman stands at a distance and steals the show. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBank rep's impostor meets techie: Who gets schooled in scam-gone-wrong?
Netizens were all praise for the witty response of the software engineer. A user wrote, “my dude left no opportunity missed” while another said, “don't mess with software engineer”. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMicrosoft's AI-powered Bing threatens to reveal user's personal information, Elon Musk reacts
Microsoft's AI chatbot, Bing chat threatened to reveal a user's personal information and 'ruin his chances of finding a job'. Reacting to the same, Elon Musk wrote, 'Yikes'. Key Points
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No TDS on winnings up to Rs 100: What are the new tax rules for online gaming?
Online gaming platforms will not be required to deduct tax at the source for a player if the net winning does not exceed Rs 100. However, bonus, referral bonus, incentives etc. are to be considered as taxable deposit under Rule 133 of the Income-tax Act. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTwitter user asks Chat GPT-4 to explain climate change in Shakespearean style; results leave Netizens shocked
OpenAI unveiled the latest addition to its series of language models – the GPT-4. This new model promises to be more sophisticated and better than its predecessor, the GPT-3. It is a large multimodal model that can exhibit human-like performance in a variety of tasks. Key Points
mintWhatsApp bans 7.2 million Indian accounts in November 2023: Here's why
WhatsApp banned 7,196,000 accounts in India between November 1 and November 30, 2023, with 1,954,000 accounts being proactively banned. The report also emphasizes the company's focus on abuse prevention and provides insights into user grievances and corresponding actions taken. Key Points
mintThe Archies reactions: X users laud the attempt but expected more of Zoya Akhtar
The Archies is the first feature film adaptation of Archie Comics around the globe. It's co-written, co-produced, and directed by Zoya Akhtar. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesMCA allows 1,270 requests from CA, CS bodies to merge user IDs
The ministry of corporate affairs in India has granted 1,270 requests from professional associations - including company secretaries and chartered accountants - to deactivate or merge duplicated user IDs in the first month of permitting the move. The move was to allow such professionals to file corporate details via the latest MCA 21 portal, which allows only individual IDs per user. Earlier versions of the software had allowed multiple IDs, leading to filing difficulties. Key Points
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Twitter users share films that 'traumatized' them as a kid
A Twitter user recently asked people to tell about the movies that traumatized them as a kid. Many people have shared interesting reactions. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk could remove the number of likes and reposts that are visible on X
Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter) hinted at a major overhaul to the platform's interface during his appearance at Morgan Stanley's technology, media, and telecom conference. He indicated that X might soon cease displaying the number of likes and reposts that users receive on their posts. Key Points
India TodayRealme phones accused of collecting personal user data, company reacts to it
The user, who has raised the issue on Twitter, has shared a screenshot of a feature that allows Realme phones to collect your personal data. The company has reacted to the latest issue associated with user data collection. Key Points
India TodayWhatsApp exports your user data every night: Elon Musk
Meta or WhatsApp yet to comment on Musk’s allegation. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday slammed Meta-owned WhatsApp for allegedly exporting users’... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMeta's Threads bolsters retention after losing over half of users: Report
Meta Platforms executives are focusing on improving user retention for Threads, their Twitter rival, following a significant drop in users after its launch. Plans include adding more features and integrating with Instagram. Key Points
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Dad’s reply to mobile recharge-related text sparks laughter
A Reddit user that shared a WhatsApp conversation with their father. This conversation has left many in splits. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesWoman’s tweet on boyfriend’s creative proposal goes viral
A Twitter user took to the platform to share how her boyfriend asked her out. The creative proposal is now going viral. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesFinally! Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Messenger call and messages will now be end-to-end encrypted by default
In a significant move towards bolstering user privacy, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that Messenger calls and messages will now be end-to-end encrypted by default. Here is what we know. Key Points
India TodayWhatsApp bans nearly 75 lakh Indian accounts in the month of October 2023: Find out why
WhatsApp has released its monthly report detailing actions taken in response to user grievances and violations of Indian laws or WhatsApp's Terms of Service. In the specified period, WhatsApp banned a total of 7,548,000 accounts in India. Key Points
mintAmazon user orders PS5 God Of War Ragnarok bundle, receives bluetooth speakers instead
An Amazon user ordered the PS5 God Of War Ragnarok bundle. However, he was shocked to receive a couple of Bluetooth speakers in the box instead of the console. Key Points
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X manually reviewing users' direct messages, Musk has no clear answer
In a worrying trend, Elon Musk-owned X is manually reviewing certain users' direct messages (DMs) to investigate reported violations and misuse of its... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWould you wait 225 minutes for a Rapido ride? This Twitter user had to
A Twitter user shared that they had to wait 225 minutes for a Rapido ride to arrive. Since sharing the tweet, Rapido has written back to the user. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk announces Twitter's logo change, to bid farewell to ‘all the birds’
Elon Musk plans to change Twitter's logo and replace it with an X logo. If a suitable design is submitted, the change could happen as soon as tomorrow. Key Points
mint'I did what my grandfather did while leaving Pak': Entrepreneur's 'jugaad' at US visa interview goes viral
Abbot's post garnered more than 40,000 views and hundreds of likes. The post also got several replies. "Desi jugaad>Videshi guidelines," wrote one user. "Quite a similar method I used for my phone during my entrance exam. Glad I'm not alone," said another. Key Points
Business TodayTwitter buzzes as Google employees boast six-figure salary for just 2-hour workdays, Elon Musk reacts
Elon Musk, like many others, was amazed by this revelation and could only express his astonishment with a simple wow. Naturally, this post triggered a cascade of reactions and opinions from the vast realm of social media users. One user praised the apparent efficiency of Google employees, stating, Google employees are so smart managing their time working from home that they only need 2 hours to get their job done. Key Points
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