Tech rules clash: EU slaps €120 million fine on Elon Musk’s X; says platform misled users and blocked researchers

European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), saying the platform’s practices could expose users to scams, manipulation and opaque advertising, according to an ET report.The European Commission announced the penalty after completing an investigation it launched two […]

Over 30 Million Users Benefit From Ant International's Bettr Credit Tech Solutions

Business Wire India   Powering the Next Wave of MSME Growth with Digital Platforms in Emerging MarketsThere was a threefold year-on-year increase in eligible customers reached through partners using Bettr's credit tech solutions by the end of October 2025. The solution features an AI-driven, alternative-data-powered credit engine that can help partner platforms to cut credit […]

Economy

DoCA grievance redressal portal has garnered 2.75 lakh users, facilitated 1.30 lakh case filings

“As of November 13, the unified portal has facilitated 1,30,550 case filings and ensured the disposal of 1,27,058 cases, reflecting its efficiency in strengthening consumer protection across the country,” the official statement added The Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday said that consumer grievance portal e-jagriti has registered nearly 2.75 lakh users since its launch […]

Economy

DoCA grievance redressal portal has garnered 2.75 lakh users, facilitated 1.30 lakh case filings

“As of November 13, the unified portal has facilitated 1,30,550 case filings and ensured the disposal of 1,27,058 cases, reflecting its efficiency in strengthening consumer protection across the country,” the official statement added The Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday said that consumer grievance portal e-jagriti has registered nearly 2.75 lakh users since its launch […]

‘Inform users about data breaches immediately’

NEW DELHI: The new digital personal data protection law, that becomes operational after the passage of supporting rules, mandates companies handling digital data to immediately inform users and the newly-constituted data protection board about any breaches to drive transparency in data handling processes.As soon as the entity involved in the processing of personal data learns […]

Attention FASTag users! NHAI rolls out new rules for KYV process; here’s what has changed

FASTag users will no longer face service disruption for not completing vehicle verification, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revising the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process to make it simpler and more user-friendly. FASTag, a device fixed on a vehicle’s windscreen, enables automatic toll payment using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, allowing motorists […]

Infobip Brings Voice Calling to WhatsApp Business Users

Business Wire India Global cloud communications platform Infobip, today announced the launch of WhatsApp Business Calling, a new feature that enables businesses to make and receive voice calls via their WhatsApp Business numbers. This addition enhances Infobip’s omnichannel platform by delivering richer, real-time conversations within the messaging app used by millions worldwide.   The feature […]

₹50,000 salary in Mumbai: Reddit users say shared homes and suburbs are the only way to afford rent

A recent Reddit thread has sparked a debate over whether a ₹50,000 monthly salary is enough to live independently in Mumbai, particularly in the city’s pricey south Mumbai areas. Housing costs dominated the discussion, with one user advising newcomers to avoid expensive localities like Powai or Lower Parel and instead consider more affordable suburbs such […]

Economy

China tightens rare earth export controls, targets defence, semiconductor users

File picture: China added several rare earths and related material to its export control list in April | Photo Credit: Steve Marcus BEIJING, October 9 China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology, unauthorised overseas cooperation and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor […]