VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Daily Horoscope, August 05, 2026: Check Your Zodiac Sign’s Lucky Number and Colour for Today Oil price today: Crude steadies below $80 as Hormuz blockade keeps investors on edge Govt ups LIC offer size, OFS India’s biggest ‘Oh Sukumari’ OTT release: When and where to watch Thiruveer and Aishwarya Rajesh’s romantic comedy Mercury Enters Cancer: Hidden Money Luck May Activate for Mulank 5, 2,4,7 and 9 Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable seller in ‘safari’ attack – Watch ‘I want to be a coach’: Ben Stokes eyes England coaching role after retirement United Spirits contests FSSAI’s flavouring order, petitions HC Scott Eastwood publicly calls out Shia LaBeouf, describing him as ‘tormented,’ and says, ‘Industry attracts psychopaths…’ Pablo Picasso Quotes: Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: “Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not” Numerology Predictions Today, August 05, 2026: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9 Man arrested with gun, ammunition near Trump’s California golf course ahead of fundraiser WI vs PAK 2nd Test: Babar Azam’s wait for Test century continues; Pakistan on brink of victory vs West Indies Higher tariffs boost Airtel profit by 37% ‘Shame on you for calling yourself a leader’: Khushbu Sundar slams Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Trisha Krishnan remark Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces (5th August 2026): Don’t Let a Creative Desire Upset Your Budget Princess Eugenie welcomes baby girl with husband Jack Brooksbank, shares first photo as royal couple become parents of three Union minister Amit Shah has emphasised a three-pronged strategy against fugitives — global outreach, strong coordination and smart diplomacy, MHA said NEW DEHI: Modi govt brought back 274 fugitives – wanted in cases related to terror, organised crime, murder and economic offences, among other crimes – from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026, besides attaching fugitives’ assets worth Rs 17,874 crore over the same period.Ministry of home affairs Tuesday contrasted these statistics with the record of UPA govt, which had no dedicated law to deal with economic fugitives or to confiscate their assets.”Between 2004 and 2013, India secured extradition of only four fugitives per year… while 110 extradition requests remained pending,” said an MHA spokesperson, adding extradition agreements existed with only 37 countries then, with incomplete documentation and slow processing making the extradition process highly cumbersome.Stating Modi govt treats extradition of fugitives as a “national priority”, MHA said the turnaround since 2019 has focused on updating legal and institutional frameworks, sustained diplomatic persistence and continuous follow-up on extradition requests by agencies. “Union minister Amit Shah has emphasised a three-pronged strategy against fugitives – global outreach, strong coordination and smart diplomacy,” MHA said in the statement.This is reflected in the figures: 274 fugitives – including 26/11 attacks conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was extradited from the US – have been brought back to India since 2019 and 541 Interpol red corner notices issued between 2022 and 2026.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe strengthening of the legal framework against fugitives started in 2019-20 with amendments to NIA Act and UAPA law to expand the scope of action to individual terrorists and funding networks abroad. The new criminal laws implemented in 2024 provide for ‘trial in absentia’ of the fugitive accused.Besides, strict enforcement of PMLA ensured the attachment of assets worth Rs 17,874 crore between 2019 and 2026, with restitution of funds to the tune of Rs 18,762 crore.Govt on Tuesday said these efforts reflect a “whole of govt” approach, with central and state agencies working in close coordination to ensure the return of fugitive offenders and deliver speedy justice to victims.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Nykaa posts over 3x profit in Q1 on strong beauty biz ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ box office collection Day 6: Tom Holland’s superhero blockbuster races past Rs 360 crore mark in India; eyes Rs 400 crore milestone Bhagavad Gita Quote Today, 05 August, 2026: “The silence around you may be preparing you to…” Udhayanidhi Stalin held for ‘sexual remark’ linking CM, actor; freed on bail hours later NEW DELHI: Twenty people have died due to heatstroke across four states while 4,853 cases of heatstroke were reported across country since March 1 this year, home ministry informed Lok Sabha Tuesday. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of fatalities and Telangana most heatwaves, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said. Delhi reported 32 heatstroke cases and no deaths.Rai stated MHA has, acting on the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, included heatwave and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the operational guidelines for administration of SDRF and NDRF for the 2026-31 award period.He added that a policy framework for providing relief assistance through SDRF and NDRF is now in place.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Brent falls to $80, goverment vows to mitigate volatility Jayati Bhatia recalls why Deepika Padukone once had to hurl abuses at street vendor from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s balcony: ‘I had never heard those before’ Quote of the day by BK Sister Shivani: “When there is a conflict, talk to them instead of talking about them. The more people know about our problem, the more vibrations will be created about our problem…”; What motivational speaker advises about solving our problem instead of gossiping about it Pisces Horoscope Today, August 05, 2026: Day’s bold energy sparks a wave of motivation Father quit Singapore job, pawned jewellery to fund chess dream: Olympiad-bound Savitha Shri’s story FILE PHOTO​_ The logo of Meta at the Meta Lab in Los Angeles​ NEW DELHI: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken up the issue of alleged advertisements linked to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSAM) with Meta and has instituted an inquiry to determine the facts of the matter.Persons in the know said NCPCR had taken note of a media report that alleged the presence of advertisements related to CSAM on the company’s platforms. The the child rights body sought an explanation from Meta regarding the allegations and the company submitted its response about a week later.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAfter examining the reply, the panel has now decided to institute a formal inquiry into the matter to ascertain the facts and examine the issues raised in the media report.The development comes amid heightened scrutiny of online platforms over child safety. Authorities have increasingly been pressing social media and digital platforms to strengthen safeguards, improve content moderation systems and ensure compliance with Indian laws aimed at protecting children online.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Tax bill aims to woo global investors Suriya recalls financial crisis during ‘Karuppu’ release; says, ‘Jyothika was trusting me and allowing me to take the risk of loans’ Aquarius Horoscope Today, August 05, 2026: Financial success can be achieved through hard work and thoughtful spending habits Census phase 2 likely to accept half-filled forms NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this “unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel” and said continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome. Sonowal said crew members were rescued by Yemeni coast guard and brought to Port of Mokha.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesDirector General Maritime Administration has been directed to take immediate steps in coordination with all agencies to ensure the “absolute security” of Indian seafarers in the region and provide all necessary assistance to the rescued crew, the minister said.In a statement, the foreign ministry said, “Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with Yemeni authorities for safety and security of the crew. We thank Yemeni authorities for their support.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh MDR to help fintechs recover costs, boost their IPO hopes ‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 13: Thalapathy Vijay’s film drops 45.5% on Tuesday; crosses 300 crore worldwide Daily Nadi Horoscope for Capricorn (5th August 2026): Don’t Let a Partner’s Words Disturb Peace at Home ‘Contamination’ in fuel, says SIAM, later retracts NEW DELHI: Dismissing reports of fuel quality issues at outlets, govt Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to detect fuel contamination and adulteration.In a post on X, the petroleum ministry said OMCs were regularly monitoring fuel quality, water ingress and contamination, and that only two cases of chloride contamination had been detected so far.”In addition to the advanced and elaborate testing protocols already in place, further checks have been instituted, including water ingress testing 8-12 times a day at over 87,000 outlets. Over 2,000 samples have also been tested for chloride/sulphide. Only two cases of chloride contamination have been found in the entire country till now, and sales from those pumps were suspended immediately,” ministry said.It added that oil companies had been instructed to take proactive steps to detect any possible contamination across the fuel supply chain, and strict action would be taken if contamination or adulteration was found at any retail outlet.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThrough a series of infographics on X, ministry said there was “zero compromise” on quality benchmarks and that 302 tankers carrying 10,500 kilolitres of ethanol were rejected between July 2024 and June 2026 for failing quality standards.It added that ethanol used for blending must comply with BIS IS 15464, have a minimum purity of 99.6% and be accompanied by a certified quality report. The ministry said ethanol is stored in dedicated facilities to prevent contamination, its quality is monitored regularly to ensure consistency and every tanker is sampled from both the top and bottom before being accepted.Separately, govt has so far approved Rs 4,687 crore as interest subsidy for eligible ethanol projects under its various support schemes, minister of state for petroleum Suresh Gopi told Parliament Monday. Under the schemes, govt bears an interest subvention of 6% or 50% of the interest rate charged by lenders, whichever is lower, for five years on loans taken to set up new distilleries or expand existing ethanol production capacity.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Preity Zinta joins Sunny Deol for ‘Batwara 1947’ promotions; Fans mesmerised by duo’s timeless chemistry and ‘youthful’ appearance – WATCH Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (5th August 2026): Don’t Let Excitement Hide a Financial Detail Cyber crime reports down from 1.2L in 2024 to 16,377 now: Government West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. Railways and the forest department will conduct a joint survey after the monsoon. This strategically important project was previously stalled due to state government non-cooperation. NEW DELHI: Paving the way for expediting a new railway line to boost connectivity to the border area near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction, West Bengal govt has given its go ahead for fast-tracking acquisition of around 380 hectares of land. With this, work on the 20-km Chalsa-Naxak new line project that was originally sanctioned in 2011-12 is likely to get speeded up.TOI has learnt that the new section, a vital component of the New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri-New Bongaigaon gauge conversion project was placed in abeyance in Sept 2019 due to non-cooperation from the earlier Trinamool govt in the state. Official records show that railways “de-freezed” (revived) the project in Jan along with five others after a six year hiatus but again failed to make any progress with the lack of support from the state govt’s side.They added that soon after BJP formed govt all projects pending for years are being expedited. “Soon after Suvendu Adhikari took charge, railway minister Ashwini Vashnaw visited the state where all pending projects were reviewed and state govt has given the go ahead, including for this strategically important project,” Siliguri MP Raju Bista told TOI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesEarlier in the day, in a social media post, Bista said, “Happy to share that the ministry of railways has sanctioned around Rs 272 crore for a new 17-km line to Jaldhaka. The route originates from Khunia More near Chalsa, and passes through Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong forest divisions.” He added that the rail link will improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhuta trijunction and boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta area.Bista said, “The railways and Bengal forest department will carry out a joint survey after the monsoon for the proposed new line.” It will connect Jaldhaka region, on the border of the river originating from a place close to Doklam tri-junction of India, Bhutan, China.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh ‘You drop me’: Ex-cricketer says Rohit Sharma has thrown the ball into selectors’ court Capricorn Horoscope Today, August 05, 2026: Embrace of relaxation and cherished connections brings solace Government to grill Meta brass on child abuse, AI content To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation. With the new law’s emphasis on stricter regulations for children’s personal data, WhatsApp is taking care to safeguard user privacy during this important verification process. NEW DELHI: In a bid to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp has begun testing optional age verification methods for users in India. The Meta-owned messaging service said the pilot is designed to verify a user’s age in a privacy-protective manner and that participation in the test is voluntary.”To comply with upcoming laws in India like Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), we are testing privacy-protective ways for people to confirm their age. This doesn’t change how WhatsApp works or your experience. We understand that information about someone’s age is private and it won’t be shared with other WhatsApp users,” a WhatsApp spokesperson said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe company clarified that users do not have to confirm their age to continue using WhatsApp during the test.The development comes as digital platforms prepare for the implementation of the DPDP framework, which introduces stricter obligations for companies handling children’s personal data. Under the law, a child is defined as anyone below the age of 18, and companies processing children’s personal data are required to obtain verifiable parental consent and put in place safeguards to protect young users.WhatsApp has not disclosed how long the pilot will run or the specific methods being evaluated for age verification. The company said the exercise is aimed at ensuring compliance while preserving user privacy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation AnniversaryNot A Single Woman In Karnataka Cabinet? Congress Faces Tough QuestionsExplained: Why Jharkhand Students Are Distancing Their JPSC Protest From The Jantar Mantar AgitationGovernment Proposes V2V Technology To Enable Real-Time Vehicle Communication For Better Road Safety’Cannot Tear Open My Chest’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s First Reaction To JPSC Student Protest’Thought We Would Die’: Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Violent Turbulence, Several InjuredNHAI Forced Into U-Turn After Posting Wrong Pic Of Rajasthan’s NH-25; Project Director SuspendedUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can Happen123PhotostoriesThe first date was amazing. So why wasn’t there a second? 9 reasons it happens more often than you think12 dhaba-style potato dishes that are perfect for lunch and dinnerWant siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royaltyTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesOptical illusion brain teaser: You might be a record breaker if you spot the ‘blue-eyed fox’ among the browns in this jungleThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Brad Pitt seeks court order over Angelina Jolie’s movie contracts; claims actress failed to show income between 2017 and 2021 Daily Nadi Horoscope for Scorpio (5th August 2026): Don’t Let a Small Work Dispute Distract You from a Bigger Goal Over 30 operatives killed by ‘Indian agents’ since 2020: LeT commander