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July 10, 2026, 09:42 AM - 2 min read
MeitY issued notices to WhatsApp on July 1, and to Telegram and Signal on July 3, amid concerns that username-based messaging could heighten the risks of impersonation, identity theft, phishing, and digital fraud.
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July 5, 2026, 05:22 PM - 3 min read
The Centre has extended Meta's deadline to July 9 to respond to concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature and its potential misuse.
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July 2, 2026, 07:57 PM - 2 min read
A Meta spokesperson said users will continue to need a phone number to create and use a WhatsApp account, adding that the company has incorporated several safeguards to reduce the risk of scams.
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July 1, 2026, 08:57 PM - 2 min read
The Centre has issued a notice to Meta, seeking a detailed explanation on WhatsApp's proposed username feature within three days and directing the company not to roll it out meanwhile.
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July 1, 2026, 05:08 PM - 4 min read
Sources said the Centre plans to closely examine the new system, particularly from the standpoint of cybersecurity, online fraud and user safety.
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June 30, 2026, 09:48 AM - 3 min read
The company is positioning the update strictly as a privacy feature rather than a shift towards traditional social media.
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June 22, 2026, 09:31 PM - 4 min read
Meta names CRED founder Kunal Shah as WhatsApp global head, marking a major leadership change at the messaging platform.
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June 17, 2026, 02:45 PM - 3 min read
Telegram's counsel told the court that over 150 million users had been affected by the Centre's decision on Tuesday.
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May 23, 2026, 04:57 PM - 3 min read
Security was tightened at a Jhargram jhalmuri stall visited by PM Modi after the owner allegedly received death threats and bomb warnings.
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May 20, 2026, 04:03 PM - 2 min read
The MP alleged that he had earlier received threats several times through social media platforms and had lodged a complaint with the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police on March 8.
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May 18, 2026, 05:38 PM - 3 min read
Two arrested in Jodhpur sisters’ rape-suicide case as protests erupt over alleged police inaction despite repeated complaints.
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April 24, 2026, 09:33 PM - 2 min read
RGI launches toll-free helpline 1855, WhatsApp chatbot for Census 2027, offering multilingual support for queries during housing listing phase.
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