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Govt Examines WhatsApps Reply on Username Feature Notice

Govt Examines WhatsApp's Reply on Username Feature Notice

The username feature essentially allows people on the messaging platform to communicate without sharing their phone...

10 July 2026 11:06 AM IST

Meta Business Agent to Help Businesses Engage with Customers and Run Ops 24/7

Meta Business Agent to Help Businesses Engage with Customers and Run...

Also announces the launch of Meta Business Agent Platform that gives large enterprises the infrastructure to build,...

8 July 2026 6:29 PM IST

DC Edit | WhatsApp, Insta Must Focus Much More On Safety Issues

DC Edit | WhatsApp, Insta Must Focus Much More On Safety Issues

Though the WhatsApp username feature provides users with extra privacy, particularly in business, public groups, and...

6 July 2026 11:04 PM IST

Meta Team Meets Govt Officials on User Name Issue

Meta Team Meets Govt Officials on User Name Issue

Meta meets IT Ministry; detailed reply due in three days amid IT Act scrutiny.

3 July 2026 7:26 PM IST

After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Sends Notice to Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Sends Notice to Telegram, Signal Over...

The government has now widened its scrutiny to other messaging platforms as well.

3 July 2026 7:07 AM IST

After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Sends Notice to Telegram, Signal

After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Sends Notice to Telegram, Signal

WhatsApp, in a statement on Wednesday, defended the feature, citing built-in safeguards to prevent scams and...

2 July 2026 9:43 PM IST

WhatsApp Username Feature Has Built-In Safeguards: Meta Responds

WhatsApp Username Feature Has Built-In Safeguards: Meta Responds

The Meta-owned messaging platform announced the introduction of usernames, a feature that will allow users to...

2 July 2026 12:12 PM IST

Centre Warns Meta Against WhatsApp Username Feature Rollout Before Consultations End

Centre Warns Meta Against WhatsApp Username Feature Rollout Before...

The government also directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation on the username feature within three days, sources...

1 July 2026 9:27 PM IST

WhatsApp Username Plan Under Govt Lens Over Impersonation Risks

WhatsApp Username Plan Under Govt Lens Over Impersonation Risks

The government will assess potential risks, the sources said, adding that the Meta-owned platform's latest announcement...

1 July 2026 5:08 PM IST

DC Edit | WhatsApp Must Do Privacy Review

DC Edit | WhatsApp Must Do Privacy Review

On the flip side, however, the username feature could also empower fraudsters. Usernames can make it easier for scammers...

30 Jun 2026 10:48 PM IST

WhatsApp Set to Roll Out Usernames

WhatsApp Set to Roll Out Usernames

Restricting access to phone numbers would mean they are not shared automatically in cases such as being added to a large...

29 Jun 2026 9:51 PM IST

CertIn Warns Against Malware Campaign Spreading Through WhatsApp Web

CertIn Warns Against Malware Campaign Spreading Through WhatsApp Web

National cybersecurity watchdog CertIn said that a large-scale malware distribution campaign is targeting WhatsApp...

28 Jun 2026 6:48 PM IST