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After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examinedOn Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been ...- WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's responseThe Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could m...
- WhatsApp brings AI-powered Business Agent to India, expands enterprise tools for customer supportWhatsApp has introduced the Meta Business Agent in India, an AI-powered assistant that helps businesses automate customer interactions, rec...
- EPF interest credit by July 15, 2026: How to check when 8.25% interest will be credited to your PF accountEmployees’ Provident Fund interest for FY 2025-26 will be credited by July 15, 2026. Subscribers will receive an 8.25% interest rate on the...
- Cost of free alerts: RBI’s SMS order may dent banks’ income by Rs 300 croreBanks have also been given the flexibility of dropping mandatory alerts for lowvalue transactions. However, top-draw private banks, such as...
- Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big TechApple lost its challenge against landmark EU rules designating its app stores and iOS as gatekeepers. The EU Digital Markets Act mandates c...
- India objection to WhatsApp username switch gets Somalia backingIn a notable reaction, Somalia stands alongside India in opposing WhatsApp’s latest username feature. This initiative raises alarms about p...
- WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to noticeHowever, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India...
- WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks endWhatsApp has received an extension to respond to the government's concerns regarding its new username feature. Assuring authorities it won'...
- ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernamesIndia's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and...
- Username feature carries serious risks of cybercrime: IT Secy on notices to WhatsApp, othersThe comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...
- India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
- Username row: After WhatsApp, IT Ministry sends notice to Telegram, SignalSources said that in the notice to Telegram, the government has asked the platform why it should be allowed to retain the username feature....
- Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...
- How protective is a username shield?WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...
- Meta introduces token-based pricing for WhatsApp BusinessMeta's shift to token-based pricing signals a new phase in enterprise messaging, with businesses paying for AI usage instead of message vol...
- WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
- Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
- WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
- From WhatsApp chats to food orders: How Sebi cracked a Rs 144 crore stock manipulation schemeSebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp cha...
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