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WhatsApp Blocks Multiple Indian Accounts For 24 Hours: Why Are Users Suddenly Being Placed Under Review?

A wave of WhatsApp account reviews reportedly affected users in India on August 3, temporarily blocking messaging, calls and other features. Here’s why accounts may be reviewed, what users should do, and what happens after the 24-hour review period.

DeepSeek Launches What Researchers Call the Cheapest Major AI Model to Operate

DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 is intensifying the global AI price war with low API costs, strong coding and agent performance, open weights and a one-million-token context window. Here’s how its pricing compares with leading AI models and what the launch means for businesses.

Samsung, Oppo, Realme And Xiaomi Phones May Become Costlier By ₹1,000 To ₹3,000 This Month

Samsung, Oppo, Realme, Redmi and Xiaomi may increase prices on selected smartphones in India as rising DRAM and NAND costs put pressure on manufacturers. Reported hikes could range from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000, with affordable and mid-range phones likely to be affected first.

Google Cuts HCLTech Contract by $50 Million: What Happens to the 1,000 Employees Being Redeployed?

Google has reportedly reduced around $50 million of annual outsourcing work with HCLTech, affecting application development and maintenance handled by about 1,000 employees. The workers are expected to be redeployed, highlighting how vendor consolidation and AI automation are reshaping India’s IT services sector.

India And Japan Review Chandrayaan-5 Preparations: What Will The Mission Search For Near The Moon’s South Pole?

India and Japan have advanced preparations for Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX), reviewing the lander-rover interface, payloads and mission systems. The joint lunar mission aims to search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole and support future long-term human exploration.