according to AgenciesNEW DELHI: WhatsApp announced curbs on its service in India on Friday in an effort to stop a spate of horrific lynchings and to assuage government threats of legal action in its biggest market. It addition, it said it will "remove the quick forward button next to media messages," a statement said. "Rampant circulation of irresponsible messages in large volumes on their platform have not been addressed adequately by WhatsApp," the ministry said. "If (WhatsApp) remain mute spectators they are liable to be treated as abettors and thereafter face consequent legal action." Moments later they were dead, two more victims of lynchings sparked by rumours spread on Facebook and WhatsApp in India.
Special WhatsApp service for airline passengers in UAE
The new service will allow to chat with the airline's agents about their flights in a fast, personal, and efficient way. Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app. Robin Kamark, Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer, said: "The new WhatsApp Business solution will provide Etihad Airways' premium guests with immediate contact with the airline, using the very latest technology. The airline offers several real-time channels for guests to contact the airline, including the @EtihadHelp and @EtihadPremium accounts on Twitter, and the airline's Facebook page. During the initial trial phase, the Etihad Airways WhatsApp number will be exhibited in Premium check-in at Abu Dhabi Airport.
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