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An international group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing the company of making false and misleading claims about the privacy and security of WhatsApp chats, according to a Bloomberg report. The suit, lodged in the US District Court in San Francisco, challenges Meta’s long-standing assertion that WhatsApp messages are fully protected by end-to-end encryption and cannot be accessed by the company. WhatsApp has consistently promoted end-to-end encryption as a core feature, stating that it is enabled by default and assuring users inside chat windows that only the participants in the conversation can read, listen to, or share messages. Meta has repeatedly emphasised that such encryption ensures messages remain visible solely to the sender and receiver. Meta Called Out for Alleged Misleading Claims on WhatsApp Privacy However, the plaintiffs argue that these claims are false. The complaint asserts that Meta and WhatsApp “store, analyse, and can access virtually all of WhatsApp users’ purportedly ‘private’ communications,” contradicting the platform’s public statements. The lawsuit accuses Meta and its leadership of misleading billions of WhatsApp users across the world. Meta has dismissed the allegations as baseless, with spokesperson Andy Stone saying the company will seek sanctions against the lawyers…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Uttar Pradesh has recorded remarkable growth in its National Highway network over the past decade, expanding by 34 percent and crossing the 10,700-km mark, as highlighted on Uttar Pradesh Diwas. Data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways shows that projects worth ₹2.16 lakh crore have been sanctioned since 2014, with ₹1.32 lakh crore already spent. A total of 262 National Highway projects covering 8,211 km have been approved, including 106 NHAI-led projects spanning 4,769 km at a cost of ₹1.51 lakh crore, and 156 State PWD projects covering 3,442 km at ₹64,091 crores. As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh’s National Highway network stands at 10,718 km, with 6,479 km maintained by NHAI and 4,239 km by the PWD. Since 2014, 2,732 km of new highway length has been added, reflecting sustained expansion. Uttar Pradesh Boosts Highways, Expressways, and Connectivity Construction across the state remains intense, with 114 ongoing projects spanning 4,311 km and costing ₹1.03 lakh crore. NHAI is executing 64 of these projects over 3,181 km at a cost of ₹75,315 crores, while the State PWD is handling 50 projects covering 1,130 km at ₹28,118 crores. The Ministry has reported substantial progress in completed work as well—106…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a virtual address at the Wings India 2026 aviation summit, announced that India is moving rapidly toward establishing a vast network of more than 400 airports by 2047, making air travel affordable and accessible for every citizen. He stated that aviation in India is shifting from exclusivity to inclusivity, with the government prioritising connectivity for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Modi highlighted that the number of airports has grown from 70 in 2014 to over 160 today, with more than 100 aerodromes activated and affordable flying schemes introduced under UDAN. The next phase of the UDAN policy, he said, will further strengthen regional and low-cost air connectivity across the country. PM Modi: India Emerging as the Aviation Bridge Between Global South and the World Modi emphasised that India is transforming into a major aviation hub connecting the Global South with the rest of the world. He added that the country is preparing to lead in environmental sustainability by becoming a major producer of sustainable aviation fuel. The Prime Minister also underlined India’s progress in advanced aviation technology, noting that the nation is already a significant manufacturer of aircraft components and has begun domestic production…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

For years, Assam has been known for its tea gardens and oil fields, not for technology ventures. The Northeast rarely figured in conversations about startups, and founders from the region often felt invisible in the national narrative. That is beginning to change. A small but determined group of entrepreneurs is returning home, intent on proving that Assam can be more than a supplier of commodities and emerge as a hub for innovation.Among them is Harsha Pedeka, a computer science graduate who spent over a decade in Canada before choosing to build his company out of Assam. His startup My3DSelfie, born out of a deeply personal loss, has grown into a global player in the 3D modeling industry, delivering products to more than 70 countries and earning recognition from Google as one of India’s top AI startups.A spark born out of griefPedeka’s journey began in 2010 with tragedy. While studying in Canada, he received a call that his best friend, a guitarist, had passed away. In his grief, he wanted to gift the family something that would preserve his memory: a 3D model of him playing the guitar. But the technology wasn’t there yet. “I went to animation studios, 3D modeling…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Over the past year, major IT companies have quietly tightened policies, and what was once “hybrid encouragement” in 2024 is now giving way to mandatory office attendance.  Infosys’ recent restrictions on remote work clearly signal this shift. Infosys Draws the Line on Remote Work, Caps WFH at Five Days per Quarter Infosys has introduced a firm limit on Work From Office exemptions, allowing employees to work remotely for no more than five days in an entire quarter. For most of its workforce—particularly those at Job Level 5 and below, covering a large share of engineers and consultants—the expectation is now unambiguous. These employees are required to be physically present in the office for at least 10 days every month, establishing a clear attendance baseline. To ensure compliance, the company has moved beyond informal guidelines and introduced automated monitoring systems. Employees who fail to meet the 10-day monthly requirement are flagged by internal systems rather than relying on managerial discretion. In some cases, unfulfilled office days may even be adjusted against an employee’s leave balance, reinforcing that this is not merely a “suggestion.” Infosys’ move reflects a broader pattern rather than an isolated decision within the industry. TCS, Wipro End Work…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Automobile giant Maruti Suzuki has selected five Indian deeptech startups for the fourth cohort of its flagship incubation programme, under…

In terms of total subscribers, Reliance Jio stands firmly as India’s largest telecom operator today. Official figures released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) show the sheer magnitude of this growth. According to these numbers, Jio added roughly 100 million new users over a five-year period. Reliance Jio Tops India’s Telecom Chart, Adds 100 Million Users in Five Years TRAI’s quarterly performance indicator reports provide a clearer breakdown of this expansion. Between the quarter ending September 2020 and the quarter ending September 2025, Jio added exactly 100 million customers. This figure includes both wireless and wireline subscribers, not just mobile users. At the end of September 2020, Jio’s combined wireless and wireline customer base stood at 406.21 million. By the end of September 2025, that number had grown to 506.43 million, highlighting the scale of its expansion. Other operators were not completely stagnant during this period, and Airtel also managed to add a notable number of users. Even so, Jio’s subscriber growth during this timeframe remains unmatched by its competitors. Comparisons with Vodafone Idea are largely avoided, given its well-known struggles in recent years. Jio Sets a Global Record as the World’s Largest Fixed Wireless Access Provider Beyond…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence research companies, has issued a stark warning about the misuse of powerful AI systems. He cautions that AI models are advancing at such a rapid pace that they could enable the design and deployment of biological weapons unless proper controls are implemented. Amodei’s concerns were highlighted in recent public remarks and essays where he emphasised that large language models may already possess or soon reach the level of knowledge needed to guide biological weapon creation end-to-end. This represents a shift from viewing risks purely as theoretical to acknowledging practical avenues for misuse with potentially catastrophic consequences. Why the Warning Matters AI systems are becoming more capable across many domains, including areas that intersect with biotechnology and medicine. As models improve, they could theoretically be prompted to generate step-by-step instructions or conceptual frameworks that lower the barrier to creating harmful biological agents. This blurs the line between expert-level tasks and those that could be overseen by individuals with limited technical training but with access to powerful AI. While AI offers significant benefits — from accelerating scientific discovery to improving healthcare and economic productivity — the dual-use nature…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Global sports giant Nike is set to hand over the operations of its India ecommerce business (Nike.in) to beauty marketplace…

India is planning a landmark infrastructure project in the form of its first offshore airport, proposed near Vadhavan Port on the Maharashtra coast. The project carries an estimated price tag of around ₹45,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive aviation developments in the country. India Plans Its First Offshore Airport Near Vadhavan at an Estimated Cost of ₹45,000 Crore The airport is envisioned as a multi-modal connectivity hub, strengthening links between air, sea, road, and rail networks tied to global trade routes. The proposed location is off the coast of Palghar district in western Maharashtra, close to the upcoming deep-draft Vadhavan Port. Unlike conventional airports built on land, this one will be constructed entirely on reclaimed land in the Arabian Sea. Once operational, the airport is expected to manage passenger traffic of up to 90 million people every year. This capacity is aimed at reducing the growing burden on existing airports within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Officials associated with the project indicate that land reclamation alone will account for roughly ₹25,000 crore of the total investment. The remaining funds will be directed toward airport infrastructure, including runways, terminals, and other essential airside and landside facilities. A pre-feasibility study…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups