WhatsApp introduces call scheduling, interactive features
New Delhi: WhatsApp has rolled out a major update designed to make calls more organised and engaging. The new features allow users to schedule one-on-one or group calls in advance, set reminders, and send invitations directly to contacts or groups.
The update also enhances in-call interactions with a “raise hand” option to signal speaking turns and emoji reactions for quick responses without disrupting the conversation.
The improved Calls tab now displays all upcoming calls with participant details. Users can share invite links, while organisers receive notifications when someone joins. All calls remain protected with WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption.
To schedule, users can open the Calls tab, select a contact or group, tap Schedule Call, and choose the call type, date, and time.
The update is aimed at both personal and professional use, helping users plan and manage conversations more effectively.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp’s India Monthly Report revealed that over 98 lakh accounts were banned in June to curb misuse, including nearly 19.79 lakh accounts proactively blocked before user complaints.
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36 injured as private bus plunges off bridge in Karnataka’s Shivamogga
Shivamogga (Karnataka) (PTI): Thirty-six people were injured on Monday after a private bus allegedly went out of control and plunged off a bridge in the district, police said.
The incident occurred at around 1.30 pm near Kagehalla in Veerapura village of Bhadravati taluk, they said.
According to police, the bus was travelling from Channagiri in Davanagere district to Bhadravati when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle near a bridge across a stream.
The bus hit the bridge’s side barrier and overturned into the stream below, which had a very low water level.
A total of 36 people, including the driver and conductor, were injured in the accident, a senior police officer said.
Of them, 25 sustained minor injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, he added.
A case has been registered at the Bhadravati Rural police station, and further investigation is underway, police said.
