WhatsApp Launches Web Browser-Based Audio And Video Calling Feature

Here is the short version of today's hiring and education news, read the way a final-year student or a fresher should read it: not as headlines, but as signals about what employers will ask you for next.

Nothing below is speculation. Each item is a story published in the last few days by an Indian or international newsroom, followed by what you can act on this week. Sources are listed at the end.

According to a WhatsApp blog post, the new web calling feature supports both one-on-one and group calls and includes access to screen sharing, reactions, and a dedicated calls tab for history and favourites.

Reported by ndtv.com on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:24:24. How to use this in an interview room:

Turn this development into a 40 second point of view you can offer when asked about industry trends.
Prepare one follow-up question for the interviewer based on this shift.
Practise saying it out loud. Reading it is not the same as speaking it.

Must Be Fair: Court On Woman Questioning Probe By Cop Who Slapped Protester

Justice Girish Kathpalia orally remarked that while any wrongdoing by the officer would have to be dealt with in accordance with the law, it would be inappropriate for the court to assume guilt before a fair trial.

Reported by ndtv.com on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:21:21. What placement season looks like after this:

Shortlist three companies affected by this and prepare company-specific answers.
Ask your placement cell whether the roles on campus have changed shape this year.
Convert one classroom project into a two-page case study you can attach to applications.

Haryana Approves 100% Tax Exemption On Electric Vehicles Up To Rs 30 Lakh

Besides, a 1% rebate has also been granted on motor vehicle tax for non-commercial vehicles costing up to Rs 20 lakh and registered in women's names.

Reported by ndtv.com on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:21:16. The communication skill hiding in this story:

Write a five-line summary of this news as if you were briefing a manager.
Cut every filler word from that summary and read it again.
Practise disagreeing with one claim in it politely and with evidence.

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: Paper Leaks Reflect Structural Flaws, Says Shashi Tharoor In Lok Sabha

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: The Centre on Monday introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law, with provisions for stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and Rs 50 lakh fine

Reported by ndtv.com on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:16:44. What this changes for your job search:

Rewrite one line of your resume so it names a measurable result, not a responsibility.
Map the skill mentioned in this story to something you can show in a portfolio or project.
Track which employers are named here and check their careers page for fresher roles this week.

Videos: Waterlogging, Traffic Jams In Gurugram After Heavy Rain

Videos circulating on social media show traffic moving at a snail's pace amid pools of water on streets.

Reported by ndtv.com on Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:51:22. The AI angle you should not ignore:

Assume the routine part of the entry-level role you want is already automated. Prepare for the judgement part.
Learn the tool being adopted here well enough to explain your workflow in an interview.
Keep a record of tasks you completed faster with AI, along with what you checked manually.

How to use this in an interview room this week

Pick one story above and write 150 words on why it matters to your field. That is interview material.
Update one section of your resume or LinkedIn profile using the language employers used in these reports.
Send one message to a working professional in a company named above and ask what changed for their team.
Do a two-minute spoken summary of this briefing, record it, and listen back for clarity and pace.

Reading the news is not preparation. Turning it into a sentence you can say out loud in a room full of recruiters is. That is the gap most candidates never close, and it is the cheapest one to close.

References

WhatsApp Launches Web Browser-Based Audio And Video Calling Feature — ndtv.com — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/whatsapp-launches-web-browser-based-audio-and-video-calling-feature-11835098#publisher=newsstand

Must Be Fair: Court On Woman Questioning Probe By Cop Who Slapped Protester — ndtv.com — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-police-sandeep-lamba-cjp-protests-must-be-fair-high-court-refuses-to-remove-cop-who-slapped-woman-protester-11834824#publisher=newsstand

Haryana Approves 100% Tax Exemption On Electric Vehicles Up To Rs 30 Lakh — ndtv.com — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/haryana-approves-100-tax-exemption-on-electric-vehicles-up-to-rs-30-lakh-11835092#publisher=newsstand

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Highlights: Paper Leaks Reflect Structural Flaws, Says Shashi Tharoor In Lok Sabha — ndtv.com — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/parliament-monsoon-session-2026-live-updates-anti-paper-leak-bill-key-bills-on-public-examinations-msmes-on-parliament-agenda-today-lok-sabha-rajya-sa-11830768#publisher=newsstand

Videos: Waterlogging, Traffic Jams In Gurugram After Heavy Rain — ndtv.com — https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/videos-waterlogging-traffic-jams-in-gurugram-after-heavy-rain-11834979#publisher=newsstand

WhatsApp Launches Web Browser-Based Audio And Video Calling Feature — what it means for Indian