Google, Apple bring end-to-end encryption to RCS messaging

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) US-based tech giants Google and Apple have announced that end-to-end encrypted Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging is beginning to roll out in beta for iPhone and Android users, marking a major step towards improving privacy in cross-platform messaging.

India’s urban unemployment dips, rural jobs rise

IANS | May 11, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) There was a decline in urban unemployment during the January-March quarter of the current year, along with an increase in rural employment in both the secondary and tertiary sectors, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

Firms adopting energy-saving measures, enabling remote work: Nasscom

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The apex IT industry body Nasscom on Monday said technology companies across India are adopting prudent energy management measures and enabling remote or hybrid work arrangements wherever operationally feasible amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

IT employees’ body seeks mandatory WFH advisory amid fuel conservation push

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) on Monday urged the Centre to advise IT and IT-enabled services companies to implement work from home wherever operationally feasible, saying the move could help conserve fuel and reduce unnecessary travel amid rising global uncertainties.