Telegram restrictions, trade secrets and credit shifts – The latest updates you should know
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India has temporarily restricted Telegram access amid the action against fraudulent NEET-UG re-examination channels and has also ordered the disabling of its message-editing feature for a limited period. In the U.S., the Supreme Court has declined to hear Tata Consultancy Services’ appeal in a $168 million trade secrets case. India’s banking sector is preparing for a shift to the Expected Credit Loss framework, which will change how credit risk is measured. Apple’s AirPods Max 2 focuses on internal upgrades rather than a visible redesign.
Here’s a closer look at what’s moving across platforms, policy and products.
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Centre restricts access to Telegram till June 22 to curb fraudulent channels before NEET-UG re-exam
India has imposed a limited restriction on Telegram access till June 22 and directed disabling of its message-editing feature till June 30, amid action against fraudulent channels claiming access to NEET-UG re-examination papers, according to the National Testing Agency ( NTA ) and MeitY. The move follows coordinated takedowns of multiple channels and bots by Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre ( I4C) and state agencies involved in fake “paper leak” scams targeting candidates. Read more
US Supreme Court rejects TCS appeal in $168 million trade secrets case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Tata Consultancy Services’ challenge to a $168 million trade-secret damages award in its dispute with DXC Technology, according to court filings. The case involves allegations that Tata misused access to proprietary life-insurance software and related information linked to Transamerica to develop a competing platform. Find out more
RBI’s new rules: Why your credit score matters more now
Banks in India are set to adopt an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) model from FY28, shifting to a more forward-looking system that recognises credit risk earlier and raises provisioning requirements. The change ties closely to credit scores, which continue to influence borrowing costs and loan pricing. Here’s how it could reshape lending.
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: A welcome refresh
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 keeps the familiar over-ear design but upgrades internal performance with the new H2 chip, improving sound quality, clarity, and active noise cancellation. With refinements focused on audio and smart features rather than a visual redesign, is this enough to stand out in the premium headphone market in 2026? Find out whether Apple’s latest audio upgrade is worth the premium price.
Beyond the one-trick pony: Why India's stock market stands apart
Global investors are increasingly favouring concentrated markets, with Taiwan and South Korea drawing heavy inflows amid the boom in AI and semiconductor businesses. But data from MSCI country indices shows India stands apart as one of the least concentrated major equity markets, with a broader spread across companies and sectors. Does diversification still matter in a market driven by narrow tech bets?
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