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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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
