Zuckerberg announces WhatsApp Business for Brazil, UK, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia

19 Nov 2022 11:14 AM IST

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new update that will enable WhatsApp users to search for businesses by category or name directly in their WhatsApp UI. Previously Meta was known as Facebook which bought Whatsapp in 2014. At the WhatsApp Business Summit in Brazil on Thursday, Zuckerberg said the

Driver employed by MEA detained for leaking sensitive information to Pakistan, placed in honey trap.

18 Nov 2022 17:45 PM IST

A driver for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) was detained by the Delhi Police with the assistance of security services, according to reports, for conveying sensitive information to Pakistan.They said that the driver was caught in a honeytrap set up by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence and detained for disclosing critical

Fire breaks out on Navjeevan Express’s pantry car

18 Nov 2022 17:40 PM IST

In Navjeevan Express a fire broke out in the pantry car Train No 12655 on Friday which was bound for Chennai from Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, at 2:42 am the train reached Gudur railway station in Tirupati district. After the fire panic was caused among the passengers on the train. Moreover, the

Farooq Abdullah stepped down as party president

18 Nov 2022 12:57 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah stepped down as party chief of the Jammu and Kashmir stating that it is time to hand over the responsibility to next generation. A fresh election for the post is scheduled to take place next month. “I will not be contesting for the post of president any longer.

Shimla: Police recover about 800 gm narcotics, accused held

18 Nov 2022 12:51 PM IST

Police officials have recovered 802 grams of narcotics Charas from the accused named Diwan Chand who hails from Banjar, Kullu. Under section 20 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (ND&PS) Act at Kumarsain Police Station the case has been filed. However further investigation into the matter is underway. Earlier on Thursday,

Kolkata: Fire in SSKM Hospital brought under control

18 Nov 2022 12:31 PM IST

In SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, a fire broke out on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday which has been brought under control. Vineet Kumar Goyal Commissioner of Police said, “At around, 10.30 pm fire broke out in the CT scan room at SSKM hospital and fire tenders were called.

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of ex-diplomat Abasar Beuria

18 Nov 2022 11:55 AM IST

On the demise of a former diplomat, Abasar Beuria Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Odisha expressed his condolences on Thursday. Taking to Twitter PM Modi tweeted, “Shri Abasar Beuria will be remembered for his rich service to the nation. He also made a mark as a great proponent of Odia

Madhya Pradesh: Bus conductor rapes woman passenger, held

17 Nov 2022 18:36 PM IST

In an alleged rape case of a woman passenger, a bus conductor has been arrested in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the incident occurred and after a few hours of the incident, the accused was arrested. “A bus conductor misled the woman. He told

5 dead, 2 injured in Assam’s Nalbari road accident

17 Nov 2022 16:27 PM IST

In an accident, in Assam’s Nalbari district at least five people were killed and two others got injured on Thursday. According to police, the accident occurred in the Banekuchi area in the Nalbari district at around 3 am when a speedy four-wheeler hit a roadside railing. Meanwhile, from Howly, Barpeta’s

Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as vice president of Meta India

17 Nov 2022 15:17 PM IST

Meta has announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India. Devanathan will focus on bringing the organization’s business and revenue priorities together to serve its partners and clients while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India, it said in

Fire breaks out in closed godown in Hardoi

17 Nov 2022 11:37 AM IST

Due to a short circuit on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, a fire broke out in a closed godown in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, to control the fire, fire tenders were brought to the spot and it was brought under control. Moreover, a fire broke out in shops

Biden congratulates Republicans for winning majority in US house

17 Nov 2022 10:51 AM IST

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday congratulated Republicans for winning the majority in the House of Representatives and vowed to cooperate with his political rivals to deliver results for the American people. “I congratulate Leader (Kevin) McCarthy on Republicans winning the House majority, and am ready to work with House