WhatsApp is introducing a privacy feature allowing users to disable their cameras before accepting video calls. This new addition, found in the app's beta version for Android, will help protect users from privacy concerns and potential sextortion scams.
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An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit Pakistan early Friday morning, with tremors felt at 5.14 IST. Earlier, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal's Sindhupalchok district at 2:35 am, affecting the Himalayan region and parts of Bihar, India. Seismological centers reported varying magnitudes, with notable tremors in Patna and nearby areas.
The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim's family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects.
A fresh encounter between terrorists and security forces erupted in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, with three terrorists trapped. Following previous clashes that resulted in casualties, security forces have intensified search operations with aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs. Deputy Inspector General Shiv Kumar Sharma emphasized the commitment to the mission until the last terrorist is neutralized.
Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.
Devotees can no longer buy liquor in Ujjain for offerings at Kal Bhairav temple due to a new ban. Liquor sales within Ujjain municipal limits have ceased, closing all shops and bars. However, devotees can still carry legally purchased liquor from outside the city. The temple will maintain a two-day stock of liquor for rituals.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, marking the first high-level diplomatic interaction since Donald Trump's presidential win. During his six-day trip, Jaishankar will meet with US counterparts to address bilateral, regional, and global matters and convene with Indian Consul Generals across the US.
Google is cutting fewer than 100 jobs in its cloud division to allocate more resources towards AI investments. This move aims to optimize operations amid slower growth and missed revenue projections in its cloud business. Additionally, Google has expanded its voluntary exit program to include HR employees, further streamlining its workforce for increased efficiency.
The Congress party clarifies the absence of top leaders during the immersion of former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes, emphasizing respect for family privacy. The BJP criticizes the Gandhi family's absence. Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna River by his family following Sikh rituals.
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and a party worker were critically injured in a shooting during a road inauguration event in West Bengal's Malda district. The incident occurred less than two weeks after a TMC councillor's murder in the same district. Police are investigating the attack.
India emphasized the need for a fair and equitable trade agenda with the EU, addressing tariff and non-tariff barriers. During his meeting with Maroš Šefovi, Piyush Goyal stressed cooperation on trade and sustainable development considering the differing development levels. He also highlighted the importance of reducing dependencies on non-market economies and strengthening economic ties.