Government to look into WhatsApp's username feature over impersonation concerns, may send notice

Jul 01, 2026

The government is examining the legal implications of Meta-owned WhatsApp's proposed username feature and may issue a legal notice to the company if it...

Govt's move on username-related impersonation risks can help curb cyber fraud: 63SATS Cybertech CEO

Jul 03, 2026

The government's reported notice to Meta over username-related risks is aimed at preventing cyber fraud and impersonation by threat actors, according to Neehar Pathare,...

"Username feature on WhatsApp may increase online fraud, phishing": Centre

Jul 01, 2026

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta regarding the roll-out of the "usernames" feature on WhatsApp in India, stating that it may increase...

Centre examining legal implications, possible clauses over WhatsApp, Telegram 'username' feature: Sources

Jul 15, 2026

The Central Government is examining legal implications and possible clauses to invoke sanctions on WhatsApp and Telegram, after the intermediaries submitted their replies to...

Government examining responses from messaging platforms on proposed username feature: Source

Jul 13, 2026

The government is examining responses submitted by multiple messaging platforms on the proposed introduction of a username feature and will take a decision after...

AAP leader Manish Sisodia flags impersonation concern after WhatsApp username rollout

Jul 02, 2026

"As far as I know, there isn't another Manish Sisodia associated with AAP. If someone else has reserved these usernames, it raises a genuine...