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In his petition, K.G. Omanakuttan, a software engineer from Idukki, argued that WhatsApp is violating the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and posing a potential threat to the national interest and national security The company had stated in its privacy policy that it would collect any type of data from its users, including their phone's battery level. This statement was contrary to the apps' claims that the messages sent on its platform were protected by end-to-end encryption.   | Photo Credit: REUTERS In his petition, K.G. Omanakuttan, a software engineer from Idukki, argued that WhatsApp is violating the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and posing a potential threat to the national interest and national security A public interest litigation has been filed in the Kerala High Court seeking a directive to the Centre to ban the operation and use of WhatsApp if does not comply with the orders of the lawful authorities in the country.In his petition, K.G. Omanakuttan, a software engineer from Idukki, pointed out that WhatsApp had refused to comply with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethic Cod) Rules, 2021.Besides, WhatsApp…

WhatsApp is set to implement a feature similar to Instagram and Snapchat called ‘view once’ for images and videos. This feature will allow users to send pictures and videos and can be viewed only once. This also ensures that if the recipient of the message has actually opened the media.This feature was first leaked by WABetaInfo in a recent tweet which showed the feature through some images:WhatsApp will release a feature that allows you to send photos and videos that can only be viewed once. You can also verify if the recipient has opened the media.This feature will be available in a future update on #WhatsApp for Android, iOS and Web/Desktop.@WABetaInfo 💚 pic.twitter.com/y1dIBGcDiq— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) June 22, 2021Before this, another feature was leaked which would allow users to access their WhatsApp account on multiple devices without being dependent on the internet. All in all, these features are expected to arrive in the next update and will be available on both iOS and Android. Written by Usman AslamA tech enthusiast, writer, researcher and strategist working on the latest technologies and making an impact. Usman has been heavily focused on building communities, empowering people through technological trends and advancements for over 3+…

ANI | Updated: Jun 22, 2021 16:28 IST New Delhi, (Delhi), , June 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): After the success of the first phase, CyberPeace Foundation and WhatsApp today announced the launch of the second phase of its 'Cyber Ethics and Online Safety Program' for students. The program will be extended to Assam, Rajasthan and Gujarat and aims to reach 10,000 students on important topics related to CyberSecurity and Online Safety.Launched in consultation with UNICEF and state police authorities, the Program will train teachers, parents and students using a co-created curriculum and equip them with tips and tricks to increase online safety for children. At the end of these training sessions, the participants will create a "CyberPeace Club" to ensure that this knowledge is further institutionalized and manage a repository of guidance that other students can refer to for boosting online safety.Speaking about the successful culmination of the first phase while launching the second leg of the program, Capt. Vineet Kumar said, "At CyberPeace Foundation our mission and values are aligned as we continue to establish frameworks and disciplines to minimize online harms and maximize the benefits that technology enables and equips people with. We value this important association with WhatsApp that…

Home >> Delhi | Tuesday | 22nd June, 2021 After the success of the first phase, CyberPeace Foundation and WhatsApp today announced the launch of the second phase of its ‘Cyber Ethics and Online Safety Program’ for students. The program will be extended to Assam, Rajasthan and Gujarat and aims to reach 10,000 students on important topics related to CyberSecurity and Online Safety. Speaking about the successful culmination of the first phase while launching the second leg of the program, Capt. Quick facts:In the first phase, the program created awareness about safe online behaviour among students across 5 Indian states of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Ms. Van Chi Pham, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF put emphasis on the redressal mechanisms and said that the Children should be “Agents of Change” and bring awareness about cyber safety. Read Full Article Here If You Like This Story, Support NYOOOZ NYOOOZ SUPPORTER NYOOOZ FRIEND Your support to NYOOOZ will help us to continue create and publish news for and from smaller cities, which also need equal voice as much as citizens living in bigger cities have through mainstream media organizations. Stay updated with all the Delhi Latest News headlines here. For…

The former Chief Information Security Officer at the Prime Minister's Office, Dr Gulshan Rai has warned that one-sided, simplistic solutions like attaching a unique ‘hash’ proposed by third party experts may not be a permanent solution to the message traceability issue with encrypted messaging platforms like WhatsApp. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Dr Rai said that both the government and the technology platforms needed to sit together in order to come up with a balanced solution. “Gone are the days when any stakeholder could find a solution on its own. I think all the stakeholders need to sit together. In this case, the stakeholders are the government, the public and the technology developer (WhatsApp). The solution should be in such a manner that ultimately that should benefit the society at large”.Privacy v/s National Security DebateSpeaking about the debate on individual privacy v/s country’s security, Dr Rai acknowledged that India faces multiple threats, including terrorism and government sometimes needs technology to decrypt signals. He also stressed that there are clear laws and procedures laid for such purposes and they are followed in letter and spirit. “Not only there are laws to be followed but thereafter there are very elaborate procedures…

Since most smartphones come with a dual-SIM technology, users often want to set up WhatsApp accounts using both numbers on the same device.The instant messaging app, WhatsApp, is used by a large number of people across the globe and is a go-to app for messaging and video or voice calls.Many smartphone manufacturers allow their users to set up dual WhatsApp accounts on the same device using different numbers without having to install third-party apps.These manufacturers include Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme, among others. However, the free-to-download Facebook-owned app has its own usage limitations, such as only one WhatsApp account can be used per phone number.How to enable Dual WhatsApp on a smartphone?Step 1: First, go to the 'Settings' of your smartphone.Step 2: In Settings, users can look for Dual apps, App Clone, App twin, or Parallel Apps option. The feature's name will depend on the smartphone you have. For instance, a One Plus device has a 'Parallel Apps' option.Step 3: Under this feature, you can turn on the 'WhatsApp' option to activate your second account.Step 4: Users also have the option to rename the second account to another name to easily differentiate between the two accounts.Step 5: Now,…

Happy International Yoga Day 2021: Here's a collection of wishes, Whatsapp and Facebook status, best quotes, greetings, images, and pics to share with family and friends to raise awareness about the occasionBusinessToday.In | June 20, 2021 | Updated 16:06 IST This year, the world will be celebrating the seventh International Yoga Day on June 21Yoga is one of the oldest traditions of India. In the last few years, it has become popular internationally. This year, the world will be celebrating the seventh International Yoga Day on June 21. Yoga Day is being observed since 2015. International Yoga Day HistoryInternational Yoga Day became an event after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 2014 address at the UN General Assembly proposed that a day to celebrate and practice yoga must be dedicated worldwide. Since then. June 21 has been celebrated as International Yoga Day by countries across the world. Why is International Yoga Day celebrated?The objective of celebrating International Yoga Day is to raise awareness about the physical benefits of Yoga and also about physical health in general. If anyone wants to participate in completing this objective then here is a collection of  International Yoga Day wishes, messages, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook…

Here is all you need to know about the steps and conditions for making a desktop voice call on Whatsapp. Whatsapp has launched its long-awaited feature of desktop calling on laptops and personal computers. This will help users to make voice and video calls on Whatsapp via desktop with a camera connection. The calls will have end-to-end encryption for other Whatsapp users on the respective devices.Steps to make desktop calling on Whatsapp:You can open an individual chat with the person you want to initiate a call with.Now to start a call, click on the Voice Call Icon.If you want to mute or unmute the call, click on the Microphone icon.To end the call, click on the End call icon.To receive the incoming call, click on Accept Call button.To end the incoming call, click on the Decline Call button.To ignore the incoming call, click on ignore or x to ignore the call.Settings you need to have for desktop calling:The desktop should have Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or newer, macOS 10.13 or newer.For voice call initiatives, an audio output device and a microphone are needed.Through the computer's sound settings, microphones, and speakers should be in working mode.To have better clarity of…

To celebrate the International Day of Yoga on 21 June, here are some of the messages and wishes which you can share with family and friends Representational image. Unsplash@Anupam Mahapatra To promote mental and physical fitness, the International Day of Yoga is observed every year on 21 June every year. The day was recognised by the United Nations on 11 December, 2014. Yoga originated in India, but the ancient practice is also playing an essential role in the rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients and is helping them overcome their fears. Keeping that in mind, the UN has chosen Yoga for well-being as this year's theme for International Yoga Day. In order to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, here are some of the messages and wishes which you can share with family and friends: Yoga is all about creating a balance in your life. It is about balancing your senses, balancing your body, soul and mind in order to live healthy and live in peace. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy life on International Yoga Day. Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self. Happy Yoga Day! On this International Day of Yoga, remember that it teaches us…

Last updated: June 19th, 2021 at 12:42 UTC+02:00WhatsApp is the world’s most popular cross-platform messaging app. As of February 2020, it has more than 2 billion users across the globe. A large number of users access the service through WhatsApp Web. It’s a web-based client that provides you with more flexibility on how you use this messaging app.The Facebook-owned app is available on major platforms. It acts as a bridge for users on different platforms, enabling them to chat, send files make voice and video calls for free. They can also use WhatsApp Web online. It enables them to access their conversations through a web browser.WhatsApp was originally available for mobile devices only. The company launched WhatsApp Web in January 2015. The web client is simply an extension of the user’s phone. WhatsApp Web only mirrors the conversations and messages that they receive from their mobile device. None of the messages are actually transferred over to the computer. In the interest of security, everything still lives on the user’s phone.A simple guide on how to use WhatsApp WebThe WhatsApp Web app requires authentication through a personal QR code. Users can find this QR code inside the WhatsApp app on their…