The comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...

India has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...

Indian equities saw a positive close on Thursday, with the Nifty climbing 0.5% to 24,175. Analysts anticipate a gradual upward trend driven...

Sources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....

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This comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...

WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...

WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...

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WhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

WhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...

The older mAadhaar App is retiring on June 30, 2026, making way for a new, enhanced Aadhaar App. Don't worry, your existing Aadhaar records...

The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of merely copying rivals' claims without independent analysis in its competition law probe...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...

The Meerut Development Authority's official website was compromised by hackers who replaced its homepage with anti-India and pro-Pakistan c...

Myanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...