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Following viral social media videos of moving e-rickshaws being abruptly shut down via Bluetooth, MeitY has scrubbed the BAT BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch Li-ion applications from major mobile app marketplaces to ensure transit safety.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made updating Aadhaar details more convenient by allowing users to add or modify their email addresses directly through the Aadhaar App, available since July 1, 2026. , How To, Times Now

The Aadhaar App now lets residents add or update their email ID for free without visiting an Aadhaar centre. The service is available from July 1, 2026, for six months. Details here.

India has begun a probe into apps like BAT-BMS after videos went viral on social media of people using the app to allegedly shut down 3-wheelers. While such cases have gone viral, cyberlaw expert Pavan Duggal says that you can receive a 3-year jail sentence for this hack.

The app was allegedly being used to remotely switch off e-rickshaws that concerns over security risks and its potential misuse., Technology & Science, Times Now

The government has confirmed that two mobile applications linked to concerns over the remote shutdown of e-rickshaws have been removed from app stores, followin

A new prank in India involves people using an app called BAT-BMS to remotely disable e-rickshaws mid-ride via Bluetooth, leading to confusion and potential danger for drivers and passengers., Technology & Science, Times Now

The pranks have highlighted safety concerns. If a vehicle suddenly loses power, it could block traffic, lead to accidents, leave passengers stranded, and hit drivers financially

Newly appointed WhatsApp head Kunal Shah faces his first major Indian challenge as MeitY pauses the app's proposed username feature over impersonation, fraud, and cybercrime investigation concerns.

People are filming themselves cutting power to moving e-rickshaws using a free app. Some call it karma. Drivers call it a disaster. Both sides have a point.