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WhatsApp issues FAQs on username feature amid government scrutiny over fraud, impersonation risks

New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Meta-owned WhatsApp has released a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its upcoming username feature, outlining how it plans to address concerns around impersonation, scams and unwanted contact as users begin reserving usernames. The FAQs come after the Centre issued a notice to Meta, flagging concerns over potential fraud and impersonation risks and warning the company against rolling out the feature until consultations on the issue are completed “to the satisfaction of the government”. The upcoming feature will allow users to create unique usernames that can be used to connect on WhatsApp without sharing

World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka to upper middle-income status

Colombo, Jul 2 (PTI) The World Bank has upgraded Sri Lanka’s status to an upper-middle-income economy, three years after the island nation faced the worst economic crisis, which pushed the country to the brink of collapse. The World Bank, in its latest income classification update released on Wednesday, reclassified Sri Lanka from the lower-middle income category after the economy expanded by 5 per cent in 2025. The expansion in the economy has been supported by a broad-based recovery across industries and growth in tourism and financial services. Describing the country as “a story of recovery”, the World Bank said: “Just

Russian frustration rises as fuel crisis bites

July 2 (Reuters) – In Russia’s grain belt, farmers fret they will not be able to harvest their crops as a fuel crisis sparked ​by Ukraine’s drone attacks on oil refineries and depots disrupts daily life. As Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ‌making peace with strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure, the resulting damage has squeezed oil-rich Russia’s fuel supplies, leading to restrictions in most regions and growing public disquiet. This has pushed drivers to crowd-source maps and trade tips about which stations have fuel and shorter lines. The shortage has also frayed ​tempers, with drivers shown in footage

Rupee rises 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive note as crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the West Asia conflict. Even global risk sentiment has stabilised compared to the panic witnessed a few weeks ago. Foreign investors poured nearly USD 5.3 billion into Indian bond markets during June, marking the first month of positive inflows after three consecutive months of outflows, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the

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