The introduction of a username-based identity system on WhatsApp has triggered a fresh debate over the balance between user privacy and national security. While the feature is expected to enhance privacy by allowing users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, authorities have expressed concerns that it could also complicate criminal investigations and make it...
Persistent monsoon rainfall has significantly increased the water levels of rivers in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district, bringing them close to the official warning mark and prompting the district administration to strengthen emergency preparedness measures. Authorities have activated alert systems, intensified surveillance of vulnerable locations, and urged residents living near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant....
The Odisha government has initiated an extensive crackdown on unauthorized recruitment agencies after a tragic industrial gas leak in Tamil Nadu claimed the lives of migrant workers from the state. In a major enforcement drive, authorities have registered eight First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals and agencies allegedly involved in illegally recruiting workers and sending...