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Home / Haryana / Rohtak businessman gets Rs 5 cr extortion threat on WhatsApp Photo for representational purpose only. - iStock File photo Veteran Rohtak-based businessman Avtar Singh Kochar (72), popularly known as Doli Sardar, has filed a complaint with the Superintendent of Police after receiving a extortion threat of Rs 5 crore via WhatsApp. According to Kochar, he received the threatening message on Tuesday evening from a person who identified himself as Kapil alias Nandu. The message explicitly warned that Kochar and his children would face serious harm if the demand was not fulfilled. In his complaint, Kochar cited his frequent business travels to Delhi and sought immediate police protection. “This isn’t the first time I’ve been threatened. A similar incident occurred back in 2013, and I was assigned a police gunman for security,” he said, urging authorities to take swift action to safeguard him and his family. The police have taken cognisance of the complaint and initiated an investigation into the matter.

The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center is warning WhatsApp users about a fraud scheme that accuses potential victims of participating in money laundering and demands a “fine” to get them out of trouble. The fraudsters are using the names of the FCIC and its director to make their scheme seem legitimate, according to a July 17 media release from the center. Verified cases have been reported in the Austin and San Marcos areas. The FCIC never collects fines and rarely interacts with members of the public, according to the release. In fact, law enforcement in general will never solicit any type of payment in lieu of arrest. Any correspondence asking for payment is likely to be fraudulent, and residents are cautioned to never send money if they’ve received a similar correspondence or interact with the scammers. Potential victims should keep any communications they receive and report the incident to local law enforcement, who can then contact the FCIC. The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, located in Tyler, is staffed by law enforcement officers and intelligence analysts who investigate organized financial crimes, including credit card skimming and shimming that attack fuel dispensers, ATMs, and point-of-sale terminals, as well as many other types

WhatsApp is developing a new typing indicator for group chats, recently observed by WABetaInfo in Android beta version 2.25.20.17. This feature aims to provide users with real-time information regarding the number of participants actively typing within a group conversation. The update addresses a common challenge in large group settings where discerning how many individuals are composing messages simultaneously can be difficult. Image: WABetaInfo Previously, WhatsApp had updated its typing indicator across both individual and group chats. The present iteration displays a “typing” or “audio recording” visual directly within chat tabs, positioned beside the profile icon. This contrasts with older versions that required users to open a chat to ascertain its status. The forthcoming group chat enhancement builds upon this existing functionality. WhatsApp will now summarize your missed chats Stay Ahead of the Curve! Don't miss out on the latest insights, trends, and analysis in the world of data, technology, and startups. Subscribe to our newsletter and get exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox. The new indicator will not mimic previous designs that only displayed one person typing at a time, potentially obscuring activity from other members. Instead, it will explicitly show the numerical count of participants who are typing.

Every morning, billions of people across the planet unlock their phones and open one familiar green app: WhatsApp. It connects friends, families, and businesses. It delivers news, love, memories, and even heartbreak—all in a single tap. And incredibly, it does all this for free. No subscription. No ads. No payment alerts. Just pure, uninterrupted connection. But that simplicity hides a complex and fascinating truth. How can an app that serves over 2 billion people worldwide stay completely free? And perhaps more shockingly—why did Facebook (now Meta) pay $19 billion for it in 2014, and still not charge a cent from its users? The truth is more strategic, more subtle, and—yes—more powerful than most people realize. --- 💸 The $19 Billion Question In 2014, when Meta bought WhatsApp, it was already growing rapidly. Yet, many in Silicon Valley thought Facebook had lost its mind. $19 billion for a messaging app? That was more than NASA's annual budget at the time. But Mark Zuckerberg wasn’t just buying an app—he was buying a portal to the future. WhatsApp wasn’t just another tech tool. It was becoming the default communication method for the developing world, and soon, the developed world too. --- 🧠 Users

Staff Reporter , Malaysia The tool is available 24/7, helping agents reduce turnaround time. Zurich Malaysia has introduced "Z Buddy," an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at supporting its insurance and takaful distribution network. Accessible via WhatsApp, Z Buddy provides real-time support to Zurich Malaysia agents, handling inquiries related to travel and motor insurance or takaful, claims procedures, and general product coverage.  The tool is available 24/7, helping agents reduce turnaround time for routine tasks. The AI initiative forms part of Zurich Malaysia’s internal digital transformation efforts, which focus on automating repetitive processes, improving data accuracy, and equipping staff with smart tools to drive operational efficiency. Zurich Malaysia plans to expand Z Buddy’s capabilities in the coming months.  Future updates will allow the assistant to handle more complex functions, such as generating motor insurance quotations and responding to customised customer queries.  Follow the link s for more news on Also Read Join Insurance Asia community Since you're here... ...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine. We can also

Over the past few days, many users in the United States have noticed something new on WhatsApp: a blue circle icon labeled Meta AI that now appears in the chat screen or inside the search bar. It’s starting to roll out slowly, and while not everyone has it yet, those who do are seeing it show up automatically — sometimes even as a fixed chat in their inbox. And let’s be honest, it’s a bit much. WhatsApp has always felt like one of the few places without algorithmic noise or surprise bots. But that’s changing now, and Meta AI is becoming part of the experience — whether you asked for it or not. That said, if you’d rather not have it in your face every time you open the app, you’re not alone. You can’t remove it completely, but there are a few ways to hide it, mute it, or reset what it knows about you. Not perfect, but still useful. Delete the Meta AI chat to hide it from your screen The easiest way to get rid of the Meta AI shortcut on your chat screen is to just delete the conversation. On Android, long press the chat and

Today, instant messaging apps are the primary form of communication worldwide. WhatsApp is the communications giant. With the inclusion of voice and video calls, users are connected at all times. This has led to cases of digital espionage, hacking, fraud, and even viruses introduced into smartphones via WhatsApp. This is why it’s important to have two-step verification that activates the security of our mobile phones. How can they spy on someone else via WhatsApp? On the one hand, if someone obtains someone else’s unlocked smartphone, they can link the account to a computer and access WhatsApp Web. A phone number can also be cloned by duplicating the SIM card or even by using spy apps, i.e., malicious programs installed on smartphones that can send messages to third parties without us realizing it. These malicious tools often run in the background and can access the phone’s camera and microphone. To ensure your phone is free from hacks or viruses, it’s recommended to use a reliable mobile antivirus and avoid installing apps outside the official Google Play or App Store. Signs that your phone may be being spied on: On the one hand, there’s abnormal battery drain, unexplained overheating of the phone

Published 7 hours ago Share Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Manchester United visited the Anfield memorial for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva to pay their respects this afternoon. Flowers were laid by Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot – each compatriots of the Portuguese brothers, who died in a road traffic accident earlier this month. The message of solidarity from United is the latest of many hundreds of tributes that have gathered outside the Main Stand in the days since Diogo and Andre tragically passed away. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Published 7 hours ago Share Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sorrow of the passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who died today at the age of 82. On behalf of the African Union Commission and the wider African Union family, the Chairperson conveys his deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to the bereaved family of the late President Buhari during this period of national mourning and collective grief. “President Buhari will be remembered as a principled and resolute leader who served Nigeria with honour and conviction. Throughout his tenure, he remained a committed Pan-Africanist—an advocate for regional integration, good governance, and African-led solutions to the continent’s pressing challenges. He was a steadfast supporter of multilateral cooperation and a tireless champion of peace and stability across Africa,” the Chairperson stated. The Chairperson pays tribute to the life and enduring legacy of this distinguished statesman and salutes his contribution to the advancement of Africa’s development, unity, and voice on the global stage. May his soul rest in eternal peace. For media inquiries, please contact: Mr. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh I Spokesperson of the