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A political clash between Congress and BRS workers escalated at Pedda Shankarampet, Medak, after a verbal dispute in a local WhatsApp group. Police intervened promptly to diffuse tensions, ensuring no injuries were reported.

Two men from Telangana’s Rajanna-Sircilla district were arrested for selling low-quality liquor in branded bottles, duping customers by offering fake premium alcohol at discounted prices through WhatsApp groups.

Sathupally police in Khammam district arrested a woman under the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and marrying a minor boy.

Water tanker services and consumer grievance redressal have been severely disrupted in Hyderabad for the third day due to a data centre malfunction at HMWSSB. Manual operations have led to long queues and delayed services, sparking widespread consumer complaints.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a WhatsApp-based complaint service called 'My GHMC on WhatsApp', enabling citizens to report issues such as overflowing bins, construction debris, and garbage dumped at risk-prone spots.

In a move to make citizen services more accessible, the Hyderabad District Collectorate has launched a dedicated WhatsApp service for senior citizens and Divyangjans who are unable to attend the weekly Prajavani meetings. They can now send petitions remotely, which will be registered digitally and tracked via an ID.

A language-related dispute in Navi Mumbai escalated into violence when four college students allegedly assaulted a classmate, Suraj Pawar, for insisting on communication in Marathi in a WhatsApp group.

Two persons posing as Hydraa employees were booked by Gachibowli police for threatening to demolish a house in Alkapur Township. They fled when questioned by the complainant. Hydraa clarified its role and asked citizens to report fake claims

The court examined evidence presented by the public prosecutor and cross-questioned 10 eyewitnesses before delivering the sentence.

WhatsApp groups have become vital tools not just for staying informed on current affairs but also for solving daily challenges in rural communities.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (East Zone) raided a brothel operating in a flat above a diagnostics centre on Santoshnagar Road. Four individuals, including three women and a customer, were apprehended. The organiser used WhatsApp and social media to attract clients

Advertisements will be shown only in the app's Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won't appear where personal chats are located, developers said.

Police advised WhatsApp group administrators to remain vigilant about such content and individuals.

Government junior college lecturer booked for promoting multi-level marketing scheme through WhatsApp. Police say he duped 27 people with false promises of high returns, collected commissions from a firm named Treasure Fun

A young newcomer in Hyderabad lost Rs 6,800 to an online scam while trying to buy a vape, a product banned in India. Tricked through WhatsApp after a Google search, he now plans to file a police complaint and warns others.

CAIT and Meta have launched an initiative to equip 25,000 women traders across India with digital skills using the WhatsApp Business App

Elon Musk has announced XChat, a new messaging platform offering end-to-end encryption, file sharing, and audio-video calls. Built on Rust with Bitcoin-style encryption, XChat is currently in beta testing and is expected to rival WhatsApp upon its official launch.

Among the new features is Layout, which allows users to turn up to six photos into a customized collage using editing tools to arrange them as desired. Another key addition is More with Music, letting users create a Status entirely centered around a particular song or use a music sticker to set the right mood.

Bringing all your favorite features to a larger screen, WhatsApp for iPad makes keeping in touch with friends and family even easier. Make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras.

Manakondur police have arrested a cybercriminal from Gujarat named Hitesh at Delhi airport. Hitesh is a key accused in luring a youth K Madhukar Reddy into cybercrime trap and subjected to torture