WhatsApp to show ads in status and promote channels in new Beta update

IANS | July 21, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Meta is taking a big step to make money from WhatsApp by testing new ad features and in its latest Android beta update (version 2.25.21.11), the messaging platform has introduced two new tools – ‘Status Ads’ and ‘Promoted Channels’.

Over 1,100 FPOs under Centre’s scheme cross Rs 1 crore turnover

IANS | July 21, 2025 12:01 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Over 1,100 farmer producer organisations (FPOs), of the total 10,000 launched under the Centre’s special incentive scheme, have succeeded in crossing a business turnover of Rs 1 crore, according to figures compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

UIDAI plans to speed up children’s Aadhaar biometric update through schools

IANS | July 20, 2025 8:18 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is poised to launch a nationwide initiative to expedite the biometric update of Aadhaar cards for children through schools in the next two months. The initiative aims to cover over 7 crore children whose biometric details have not yet been updated.