WhatsApp Group Admins Can Now Set 'Send Message' Permissions on Android, iPhone
WhatsApp is getting a new feature that enhances the control of group admins on the platform. Rolling out on WhatsApp beta version 2.18.201 for Android and stable version 2.18.70 on iPhone, the new capabilities now allow admins of WhatsApp groups to control the ability of participants to send messages in the particular group. Available under the Group Settings menu is a new option called Send Messages that can be toggled for admins or all participants. Gadgets 360 has spotted the feature on both the above-mentioned WhatsApp for Android (beta) and iPhone versions. The feature will reportedly roll out soon for users of stable Android version 2.18.191 soon, as well as for Windows Phone.
The new Send Messages option will now accompany the Edit Group Info that was available under Group Settings with the same two settings - All Participants and Only Admins. The feature will be accessible even if the group has just one admin. Additionally, all participants in the group will be notified about the developments through broadcast text messages.
This update comes in the wake of WhatsApp pushing for business account adoption on its platform in India. Numerous groups on the platform are concerned with the sale and purchase of products, and restricting users to send unnecessary messages can help remove clutter on the popular messaging app. As per a report by WABetaInfo, the feature is rolling out on stable versions for Android, iPhone, and Windows Phone. Additionally, rollout on iOS is said to be substantially faster than on the other two mobile platforms.
Group admin controls on WhatsApp were first announced back in May when the platform rolled out the ability to admins to control who can edit the group's description and icon and remove admin permissions. With the update, WhatsApp also ensured group creators could no longer be removed from the group by other admins.
Courtesy: www.gadgets.ndtv.com
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
