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WhatsApp submits reply to Centre’s notice on username feature; government begins review: Sources

July 9, 2026 by Mor

Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the government’s notice on the “username” feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday. The Center issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and … Read more

Meta team meets IT Ministry officials on username feature notice

July 4, 2026 by Mor

A team from Meta met officials in the IT Ministry following a notice summoning them over the contentious issue of the ‘username’ feature on WhatsApp in India, sources said on Friday. Given that the timeline for furnishing a detailed explanation on the ‘usernames’ feature is three days, Meta will submit its final reply as per … Read more

World’s biggest internet domain seller warns India’s fake website crackdown could threaten global internet safety

July 3, 2026 by Mor

The world’s biggest internet domain seller, GoDaddy, has warned that India’s crackdown on fake websites impersonating famous brands will make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses and carry global ramifications. Soaring smartphone and internet use has coincided with a worsening problem of online fraud in India, the world’s most populous nation. It’s a key … Read more