Day: July 5, 2026

What was the issue? — [1] Google was illegally forcing handset makers to pre-install the Google Search App and the Chrome browser as a condition for licensing its Play Store–the market place for Android apps. [2] EU further said Google made payments to some large manufacturers and operators on condition that they exclusively pre-installed the Google search app. [3] Lastly EU said Google prevented manufacturers wishing to pre-install app from running alternate versions of of Android not approved by Google– Courtesy BusinessLine

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Other side [1] Many said phone numbers will continue to remain central to commerce and delivery operations. [2] Anyhow– to connect with the customer [for example during a doorstep delivery],  phone number is required and if communication does not happen over WhatsApp, it will be SMS.[3] WhatsApp has been working on this feature for a few years and announced plans to launch it in early 2024. [4] This is optional feature [5] Cyber Security experts say allowing users to connect thru user names instead of phone numbers could reduce spam from businesses as well as curb digital arrest [6] A WhatsApp username key is an optional four digit code that adds an extra layer of privacy by requiring anyone contacting a user for the first time to know both the username and the key — Courtesy BS

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Rs 17 lakh income tax refund claim was denied as taxpayer did not e-verify ITR since he was busy taking care of late father; ITAT Delhi allows refund for this reason

Read more at:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/rs-17-lakh-income-tax-refund-claim-was-denied-as-taxpayer-did-not-e-verify-itr-since-he-was-busy-taking-care-of-late-father-itat-delhi-allows-refund-for-this-reason/articleshow/132175807.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst When Mr Bhatia from Westend Colony, New Delhi received Rs 1.42 crore in rent from his various properties, he filed his income tax return

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