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Top headlines: Covid-19 cases in Delhi may hit 550K by Jul 31, says Sisodia

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WhatsApp may allow single account sign-in on multiple devices: Details here

The multi-device sign-in feature would allow users to use single WhatsApp account on multiple devices simultaneously

The debate over Silicon Valley's embrace of content moderation

Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump's tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters.

Facebook to acquire 9.9% stake in Jio Platforms via Jaadhu Holdings

In April, Facebook had announced an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) in Jio Platforms.

A brand new local world

As India goes from Lockdown 4.0 to Unlock 1.0, anxiety about health, finances and family continues to be the overriding emotion for those stuck at home

Trump's executive order may lead to stricter social media rules in India

Experts said the impact of face-off between Trump and Twitter' will not be felt in the US for now unless the Federal Communications Commission issues some regulations

The coronavirus pandemic and OCD: Here's your weekly health guide

The following are some pointers that could help, not only individuals who might be suffering from OCD, but all of us who tend to get anxious, during these troubled times:

Coronavirus facts vs myths: Don't believe these WhatsApp tips on Covid-19

Coronavirus rumours: The spread of misinformation via WhatsApp in many ways mimics how Covid-19 itself moves through societies - from individual to individual, group to group

JioMart goes live across India, offers range of products for home delivery

The app is not yet available on Apple or Google Play Store and has to be downloaded from jiomart.com

Samsung partners Facebook to help retailers use social media for business

The training helps offline retailers establish their business pages and accounts on Facebook and Instagram

WhatsApp video calls for tax adjudication in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

The move is aimed at maintaining social-distancing norms amid the coronavirus pandemic, and WhatsApp has been picked because of its reach and popularity

Covid-19 crisis: Indiabulls sacks over 2,000 employees to control expenses

The attrition is in line with the process we follow every year, says company

Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping, commerce venture Shops

The Facebook chief executive officer announced a handful of updates Tuesday signaling the company's commitment to online shopping and commerce

SC seeks WhatsApp Pay response to PIL alleging breach of regulations

WhatsApp Pay is the UPI-based payments system of Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp, embedded within the app itself

WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing

Several countries are ramping up contact tracing, or the process of finding, testing and isolating individuals who crossed paths with an infectious individual

Facebook sees signs of stability in ad spending, beats revenue estimates

Shares of the world's biggest social network, which owns WhatsApp and Instagram, jumped 9% in extended trading.

Covid-19: Britannia launches WhatsApp store locator to meet consumer demand

The GPS-based chatbot publishes a list of stores near the consumer's current location, which have been recently serviced by the company

WhatsApp now allows up to 8 people to join a group video call: Details here

WhatsApp emphasised that like written messages, all calls on its platform are protected with end-to-end encryption

Days after deal with Facebook, RIL starts WhatsApp-based online portal

JioMart, an e-commerce venture of Reliance Retail, went live in three neighbourhoods surrounding Mumbai, leveraging a deal that gives it access to WhatsApp's 400 million users in India

70% plunge in viral forwarded messages globally: WhatsApp to govt

Earlier this month, WhatsApp limited the number of times a frequently forwarded message can be sent further to only one chat at a time