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How To Record WhatsApp Calls with these simple steps

Have you ever needed to record an important call on WhatsApp but found it impossible because the app doesn’t support call recording? You’re not alone; many people have faced this issue. However, what if we told you there’s a way to record your WhatsApp calls?

Manually Record WhatsApp Calls With The Voice Recorder App :-

If you have an Android phone, it is possible to come loaded with a voice recording app. Use the following ways to record WhatsApp calls:

  1. Make A WhatsApp call.
  2. ‘As long as you’re using a smartphone that supports multitasking, you should be able to exit the WhatsApp call without stopping it.
  3. Open the voice recording app.
  4. Hit the record.

How-to Record WhatsApp Calls With Voice Recorder App Automatically

  • Go to Google Play and search for ‘Cube Call App’ or ‘Cube Call Recorder.’
  • Install the application.
  • Launch the Cube ACR application.
  • Switch to WhatsApp.
  • The app will immediately begin recording your WhatsApp audio calls and display a little widget at the top.
  • When you complete the call, the recording will be stored in your device’s internal memory as well as Cube Recorder — ACR’s dashboard.
Steps To Record WhatsApp Voice Calls, Via Mac

  • Download and install QuickTime for free on your Mac.
  • Connect your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cord.
  • Launch QuickTime Player on your Mac.
  • Select ‘File’, then ‘New Audio Recording’.
  • Click the little down arrow next to the red ‘Record’ symbol, then choose ‘iPhone’ as your recording device.
  • Press the record button in QuickTime.
  • Make a WhatsApp call from your iPhone, then click the Add User icon.
  • Call the individual you wish to record the call with, and QuickTime will begin recording.
  • When you end the conversation, your WhatsApp voice call recording will be instantly stored as a file on your Mac. 
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Updating Your Mobile Number in Your PF Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the digital age, the value of mobile technology has grown significantly, particularly in the context of banking and finance. With mobile devices, you receive instant notifications via email or SMS for any transactions in your account, allowing you to take immediate action to stop any unauthorized activity.

Not only do you get banking alerts on your phone, but you also receive important updates regarding your pension or Provident Fund (PF) accounts. For members of the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), it is crucial to keep the phone number linked to your PF account active. This is because the OTP (One-Time Password) required for accessing services through the Umang App or website is sent to this number.


However, it is common for the phone number linked to a PF account to become inactive. If this happens, you could miss out on vital information. Additionally, you won't be able to make changes to your account on your own. To update your PF account with a new number, you must first ensure your phone number is current. Fortunately, this can be done from the comfort of your home.


Follow these Steps To Update New Mobile Number :-


  1. Launch the member interface at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in.
  2. Enter your UAN number, password, and captcha code to log in.
  3. Select the Manage Tool tab and then select Contact Details.
  4. Select the option to Check the Mobile Number.
  5. Double-enter your new cellphone number.
  6. To obtain an authorization pin, click.
  7. Clicking will cause the new number to show immediately.
  8. This number will require a 4-digit PIN from you.
  9. In the page’s blank field, enter the PIN.
  10. Below, click “Save Changes.”
  11. Your phone number is currently being updated on the UAN Portal. All messages that EPFO sends on the new number will now appear on this number.

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Instagram Introduces Enhanced Notes and Interaction Limits for Close Friends

Instagram is launching several new features for users worldwide. The Meta-owned social media platform announced three new additions to Notes, making it simpler to create posts and connect with friends. Additionally, a new Limit Interactions feature has been introduced, enabling users to block messages, comments, and tags from followers who aren't designated as close friends. This feature aims to protect teenagers from potential abusers and harassers. 


Moreover, Threads has gained a TweetDeck-style view for its desktop app.


Instagram launches New Features for Notes :-


Introduced in December 2022, the Notes feature on Instagram offers a fresh way to share thoughts with friends. Located in the Direct Messages (DM) section above all messages, this feature allows users to post their own short messages and read updates from their friends.


Instagram posted as :-

Instagram is rolling out new updates to Notes, making it easier for you to express yourself, spark conversations, & connect with friends! Find ways to tap in with:

Notes Prompts 💬 pose thoughts & musings with a prompt to get your friends and mutuals to chime in.

Notes Likes ❤️ quickly react to your friends' notes with likes. To like a note, double tap the note or click the heart icon in the reply sheet.

Notes @ Mentions 👥 get your friends’ attention by @ mentioning them directly in a note.

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Link PAN with Aadhaar to avoid TDS Penalties – Here's How-to do it

The Income Tax Department has extended the deadline for imposing penalties on taxpayers who missed linking their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with their Aadhaar Number by the June 30, 2023 deadline. Additionally, the department announced that no action will be taken regarding short deductions of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) if taxpayers link their PAN and Aadhaar by May 31. This extension provides relief to those who missed the original deadline.


According to income tax regulations, taxpayers must link their biometric Aadhaar number to their PAN; failure to do so results in TDS being withheld at double the relevant rate.


The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated in a circular dated April 24: "Taxpayers have lodged several grievances stating that they received notices indicating non-compliance with the 'short-deduction/collection' requirements of TDS/TCS during transactions where the PANs of the deductees/collectees were non-functional." In some cases, the department has initiated claims against deductors/collectors during the processing of TDS/TCS statements because the deduction or collection was not done at a higher rate.


The CBDT announced that for transactions conducted up to March 31, 2024, and where the PAN becomes operative (due to linkage with Aadhaar) on or before May 31, 2024, deductors/collectors will not be liable to deduct/collect tax at a higher rate. This measure addresses the complaints made by such deductors/collectors.


If You Fail To Link Your With Your Aadhaar - Know the Consequences

  • Your PAN will stop working.
  • Interest on outstanding tax refunds will not be paid out.
  • A greater rate of TDS deduction will be necessary.
  • TCS will need to be collected at high interest.
Steps to link PAN with Aadhaar Number:-

  • Visit incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in to access the Income Tax Department’s website.
  • Under the “Quick Links” section, select the “Link Aadhaar” option.
  • After entering your Aadhaar and PAN, select “Validate.”
  • After entering your cellphone number and name as it appears on your Aadhaar card, select “Link Aadhaar.”
  • After entering the OTP that was sent to your mobile device, select “Validate.”

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Here are Revised Vehicle Traffic Challan Rate List 2024

If you believe you can evade traffic rules as before, think again. The Traffic Police in Delhi and Gurugram are intensifying efforts to enhance traffic discipline, showing no leniency towards violators. Currently, in the Delhi-NCR region, stringent measures are being implemented to enforce adherence to traffic regulations. Continuous violators are facing consequences, with fines being issued promptly.


According to reports, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued 332 challans in recent days to individuals violating traffic rules. This includes 41 challans for tinted windows, 60 for failure to wear rear seat belts, 1 for allowing a minor to drive, and 230 for driving on the wrong side of the road.


Moreover, the fines imposed for these violations have been significantly raised by the Traffic Police. Below is a list of the revised fine amounts for each offense:


Challan TypePenalty
Wrong Side DrivingRs 25,000
Driving without licenseRs 5,000
Drive without seat belt and helmetRs.1,000 plus licence scrapping for three months
Wrong number plateRs 3,000
Black film on the windows of the carRs.10,000
Not putting the seal belt behind in the carRs.1,000
For driving a minorRs.25,000 or 3 Years in Jail
For riding a motorcycle wearing slippersRs.1,000
Drunk driving or driving after being influenced under a drugFirst Offense: Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000, licence seizure, Second Offense: Rs.10,000, licence seizure. Both cases also may include jail time of up to 2 years
Driving with more than one passenger or triplingRs.2,000, can be with licence disqualification or three months of community service
Over speedingRs.1,000 for LMVs and Rs.2,000 for MMVs
Rash DrivingFirst Offense: Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000, licence seizure, Second Offense: Rs.10,000, licence seizure. Both cases also may include jail time up to 2 years
Breaking SignalRs.1,000 to Rs.5,000, licence seizure. May also include 6 months to 1 year in prison
Violating road rulesRs 500
Not obeying the traffic authoritiesRs 2,000
For not letting emergency vehicles passRs 10,000
Driving on footpathRs.100
Using your mobile while drivingUp to Rs.1,000
Driving when you are emotionally, physically or mentally unfitDirect court challan
Using private vehicles for commercial purposesUp to Rs.5,000 but not less than Rs.2,000
Overloading pillion ridersRs.2,000 plus disqualification of licence and/or community service for three months
Dangerous drivingFirst Offense: Rs.1,000 to Rs.5,000, licence seizure, and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison 
Second Offense: Rs.10,000, licence seizure, and up to 2 years in prison 
For overloading the vehicleRs.2,000 plus Rs.1000 for every other ton.
Signal jumpingRs.1,000 to Rs.5,000, licence seizure, and/or 6 months to 1 year in prison
Juvenile drivingRs.25,000 with three years of imprisonment, cancellation of registration of vehicle for 1 year, and ineligibility to avail a driving licence until 25 years of age
Driving without insuranceRs.2,000 and/or 3 months in prison, community service, Rs.4,000 in case of repetition of violation


Vehicle Challan Rate List 2024 in Case of Documents

OffencesPenalty
A vehicle without RC BookRs.2000
For not having a valid auto insurance.Rs.2,000 and/or 3 months in prison, community service, Rs.4,000 in case of repetition of violation
For driving without a valid permitRs.10,000 fine and/or may include up to 6 months of prison and community service
Driving still after being disqualifiedRs 10,000
Driving without a Valid Vehicle Fitness Certificate.Rs.2,000
Driving without carrying a valid driving licenceRs.5,000
Unauthorised driving of a vehicle without carrying a valid driving licenceRs.5,000
General OffenseFirst Time: Rs.500 
Second Time: Rs.1,500
Driving without a Valid Vehicle Fitness Certificate.Rs.500
Power of Officers towards impounding documentsSuspension of driving license under Section 183, 184, 185, 189, 190, 194C, 194D, and 194E*
Violating licensing conditions (Aggregators)Rs.25,000 to Rs.1 lakh
Driving without Valid Vehicle Fitness Certificate.Not carrying the required documents as specified in the Motor Vehicle Act while driving
OffencesPenalty
Violation of rules of road regulationRs.500
Offences made by juveniles (aged below 18 years)Rs.25,000 with three years of imprisonment, cancellation of registration of vehicle for 1 year, and ineligibility to avail a driving licence until 25 years of age
Not obeying the orders of the authoritiesRs.2,000
Letting an unlicensed individual driveRs.1,000 for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs); Rs.2,000 for Medium Passenger Vehicles (MPVs) 
Oversize vehiclesRs.5,000
Driving two-wheelers without wearing a helmetRs.1,000
Taking “U” turns during forbidden hours.Tripling on bikes/two-wheelers.
Driving without fastening the seat beltsRs.1,000
Rough/ Reckless/ Negligent DrivingRs.1,000
Dangerous drivingRs.5,000
Racing or speeding on public roadsRs.5,000
Not making way for emergency vehiclesRs.10,000
Not driving in the proper lane.Court Challan
Rs.25,000 with three years of imprisonment, cancellation of registration of the vehicle for 1 year, and ineligibility to avail a driving licence until 25 years of ageRs.100
Driving against One Way.Rs.100
Reversing without due caution and care.Rs.100
Stopping pedestrians from crossing or crossing a Stop Line (Zebra Cross).Rs.100
Not taking adequate care while taking a “Turn”.Rs.100
Failing to slow down at intersection/ junction.Rs.100
Not carrying on the left of the traffic island.Rs.100
Carrying people on Footboard.Rs.100
Carrying people to the point that it causes inconvenience (be it for rear-view visibility or gear shifting) to the driver.Rs.100
Stopping at pedestrians from crossing or crossing a Stop Line (Zebra Cross).Rs.100
Driving on Footpath.Rs.100
Driving in the centre and not keeping to the left side of the road.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Violating the Yellow LineRs.100
Violating the Stop LineRs.100
Violating the Mandatory SignsRs.100
OffencesPenalty
Use of Offensive Number Plates for vehicles used in driving.Rs.100
Displaying ‘Applied For’.Rs. 4,500
OffencesPenalty
Improper use of headlights and/ or taillight for your vehicle used in driving.Rs.100
Using a High Beam when it is not needed.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Driving without a Horn.Rs.100
Improper usage of horn when you drive.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Disobeying a Traffic Police Officer in uniform.Rs.100
Driving against Police Signal.Rs.100
Not complying with the manual Traffic Signal.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Not complying with the Traffic signal / Sign Board.Rs.100
Failing to give the appropriate Signal.Rs.100
Signal Jumping.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Driving above the permitted Speed Limits by the Traffic Police.Up to Rs.1,000
Abetment for Going over the Speed Limit.Rs.300
Overtaking hazardously.Rs.100
Failing to deliberate way to sanction Overtaking.Rs.100
Overtaking from the Wrong Side.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Purposely disobeying Lawful Directions.Rs.500
Leaving a vehicle in an untenanted engine.Rs.10,000
Using Mobile Phone while Driving.Up to Rs.1,000
Leaving the vehicle in a dangerous position.Rs.100
Leaving vehicle in a dangerous position.Rs.100
In case of an accident involving a minor.Rs.1,000
Playing music while Driving.Rs.100
Driving without a fixed Silencer.Rs.100
Driving when emotionally, mentally and/ or physically unfit.Court Challan
OffencesPenalty
Two-Wheeler.Rs.100
Car, Jeep, Cab, Auto Rickshaw.Rs.200
Truck, Tanker, Trailer.Rs.600
OffencesPenalty
Smoking in Public Transport is strictly prohibited.Rs.100
Pollution Not Under Control.Rs.100
Using multi-toned and/ or shrill horn.Rs.500
Blowing Pressure Horn.Rs.100
Silencer and/ or muffler making a huge noise.Rs.500
Smoky Exhaust (against specifications).Rs.500
Use of horn in Silence Zone.Rs.100
OffencesPenalty
Using the vehicle in hazardous conditions.Court Challan
When motor vehicle is out of state for more than 12 months.Rs.100
Particulars to be printed on transport vehicles.Rs.100
Without WiperRs.100
Without Side Mirror.Rs.100
Tyres with some kind of defection.Rs.100
No indication board on the left-hand drive vehicle.Rs.100
Selling motor vehicle/ modifying motor vehicle in contravention of Act.Rs.300
Vehicles that are fitted with tint/ dark glasses or sun films.Rs.100
Driving without proper or valid number plate or illuminating the number plate at the back.Rs.100
Not displaying public carrier board.Rs.100
Use of private automobile for business purposes.Up to Rs.5,000 but no less than Rs.2,000
Any kind of misbehaviour with commuters, not wearing the uniform or not showing the badge.Rs.100
Loading the goods vehicle with more than the permitted weight.Rs.2,000 plus Rs.,1000 for every other ton.
Transporting goods in a treacherous or hazardous way.Imprisonment and/ or penalty of Rs.3,000.
Breach of permit terms and conditions.Imprisonment and/ or penalty of up to Rs.5,000, not less than Rs.2,000
Usage of coloured/ Tinted light on the vehicleRs.100
OffencesPenalty
Working in ‘NO ENTRY’ TimeUp to Rs.2,000
Violating the timetableCourt Challan
High and Long / Load in VehiclesRs.100
Carrying animals in goods vehicles in contravention of rules.Rs.100
Transporting people hazardously or carrying people in goods carrier vehicles.Rs.100
Carrying Goods in Passenger VehiclesNot Applicable
Perilous projection of goods.Rs.100
Carrying goods unsafe.Rs.100
Carrying possessions more than 11 feet high.Rs.100
Going over the limit of weight and limitation on Use.Court Challan
Driver refusing to weigh his vehicle.Court Challan
Loading on Tail Board.Rs.100
Misconduct by Taxi or TSR Driver.Rs.100
Over Charging by Taxi or TSR Driver.Rs.100
Charging without having a Meter.Rs.100
Refusal by Taxi or TSR Driver.Rs.100
Driving without Khaki Uniform.Rs.100
Driver without wearing a Badge.Rs.100
Conductor without the specified Uniform.Rs.100
Conductor without Badge.Rs.100
Stopping without a Bus stop.Court Challan
Power to detain Vehicle driven in infringement of section 3.4,39 or 66(1) MV Act.Court Challan
OffencesPenalty
Parking against the flow of traffic.Rs.100
Parking away from the walkway towards the road.Rs.100
Parking is not any specified way.Rs.100
Parking causing Obstruction to other vehicles and people.Rs.100
Parking on any Taxi Stand.Rs.100
Parking within 15 meters on either side of a Bus Stop, causes inconvenience to those waiting for bus as well as bus drivers.Rs.100
Parking at any Corner/ Edge.Rs.100
Parking within 15 meters on either side of a Bus Stop, causes inconvenience to those waiting for the bus as well as bus drivers.Rs.100
Parking on a Bridge.Rs.100
Parking at any Traffic Island.Rs.100
Parking in ‘No Parking’ Zone.Rs.100
Parking on any Pedestrian Crossing.Rs.100
Parking the vehicle on Walkways.Rs.100
Parking in front of any gate.Rs.100
Any kind of obstruction caused due to the way you have parked your vehicle.Rs.100
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Google Latest Android Features get these updates

Google unveiled seven new Android features for various applications like Meet, Home, Messages, and Wear OS. A standout among these updates is the capability to edit RCS messages within 15 minutes after sending them. Unlike previous announcements at Google I/O 2024, where certain features were exclusive to Pixel smartphones, these additions are anticipated to be accessible across a wide range of Android devices and regions. However, availability of some features may be subject to regional limitations.


RCS Messaging :-


Google recently revealed in a blog post that it's introducing a feature allowing users to edit RCS messages up to 15 minutes after sending them. This functionality will be accessible through Google Messages, the company's text messaging application.


To edit a message, users can tap and hold on a sent RCS message, triggering the appearance of a new edit icon on the top banner. By tapping on this icon, users can modify their message, provided it was sent within the last 15 minutes, as specified by the company.


Device Switching & Hotspot Instantly :-


Google has announced upcoming features, including an 'instant hotspot' capability that allows users to connect a tablet or Chromebook to an Android smartphone's hotspot without manual password entry. Additionally, an update to Cross-Device Services will facilitate seamless switching between devices like smartphones, web browsers, or tablets during video calls.


Moreover, Android smartphones can now function as digital car keys, offering lock/unlock and vehicle start functionalities. Initially available for select MINI models, this feature will soon extend to Mercedes-Benz and Polestar vehicles.


Furthermore, users can control their smart devices via the Google Home Favorites widget on Android smartphones and the Google Home Favorites tile and complication on WearOS-powered 

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