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WhatsApp is said to be developing new features for enhancing user connectivity, including a favourites tab for chats and a faster response mechanism for status updates. It should be noted that no alerts are sent out to users when contacts or groups are designated as favorites.

As temperatures soar, safeguarding yourself from extreme heat is vital. Discover seven essential strategies to beat the heat and stay safe this summer

Motorists receive fake e-challan alerts in seemingly official text messages with specific vehicle registration numbers, leaving no room for doubts over legitimacy. Know everything about the new scam.

Amid Bengaluru's water crisis, cholera cases surge, prompting BBMP alert. A 27-year-old in a PG was diagnosed, triggering health checks for residents. No further cases found yet. Precautionary measures include mandatory health screenings for all PG occupants. Concerns rise due to water scarcity exacerbating cholera risk.

A major earthquake hit Taiwan's east shortly before 8:00 am (0000 GMT) local time Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings for the self-ruled island as well as parts of southern Japan.

Till April 1, Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts have been warned that the temperature will rise to 39°C, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts up to 38°C, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, and Kannur districts up to 37°C and Thiruvananthapuram district up to 36°C.

This week, France's education ministry reported that over 30 schools in the Paris region received alarming messages alongside "disturbing" footage of beheadings.

Naushad Khan, the father of Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, issues a cautionary message against the rise of fake social media accounts impersonating him. 

The Karnataka Road Safety and Traffic Department introduces a pioneering initiative to send instant SMS alerts to motorists within two minutes of committing traffic violations. Utilizing advanced cameras across key areas, the system aims to promote road safety and deter reckless driving behaviours, although challenges persist in densely populated urban centres.

The IMD has issued yellow alerts in six districts, including Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Kannur districts due to rising temperatures.

The 'Ahlan Modi' community event featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi has been downscaled due to adverse weather conditions in the UAE. Originally anticipated to host 80,000 attendees, the event will now accommodate only 35,000 people due to heavy rains and lightning.

In addition to the alerts, the IMD cautioned about very dense fog and severe cold day conditions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the next two days, gradually improving thereafter.

The joint team comprises officials from various agencies, including the MHA's Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Intelligence Bureau. This move follows alerts about malicious mobile applications related to VIP entry circulating on WhatsApp

In a significant stride towards alleviating traffic congestion, the Bengaluru City Police have unveiled the ASTraM app (Actionable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management). This  Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aims to revolutionize traffic control by providing real-time data and alerts to the police at junctions, with the goal of reducing congestion intervals to every 15 minutes.

Thursday morning unfolded with an expansive cover of fog across various parts of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. This dense fog severely impaired visibility, leading to disruptions in traffic flow and posing challenges to commuters.