Hike eyes acquisitions to 'unbundle' main app

In the messaging space, Hike’s biggest competitor in India is Facebook owned WhatsApp that has an enormous base of over 200 million.

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Wipro hires forensic firm to probe cyberattack

IT company confirms zero-day attack, could be liable for damages if client information found to be compromised.

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Madras High Court refuses stay on TikTok download ban, appoints independent counsel to examine case

In a previous hearing, the court had also asked the government would enact a statute to prevent the children becoming cyber/online victims.

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Social media intermediaries working with ECI to ensure fair & transparent election: IAMAI

IAMAI has said that it will continue to provide support to the ECI to improve the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

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Reliance Jio applies for in-flight connectivity licence to DoT: Sources

Most recently, the DoT issued a 10-year licence to Bharti Airtel subsidiary Indo Teleports Ltd to provide such services.

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Huawei warns delay in spectrum allotment for trials could hurt India 5G ambitions

India’s telcos too had sought clarity from the government on whether they ought to go ahead and buy 5G gear from Huawei.

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SC stay on ban, government asks Apple & Google to take down TikTok app

MeitY’s order will stop further downloads, but people who already the app will be able to still use it.

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