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WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.02 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST- 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...01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
- WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- SSC GD Answer Key 2026 live update: Direct link out soon, objection process and next selection stagesSSC GD Answer Key 2026: Candidates eagerly await the Staff Selection Commission GD Answer Key 2026. The provisional answer key and response...08 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- Bengaluru rent making survival 'very difficult': What's causing house rent prices to increase? Woman exposes the expectation vs reality gapA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate about the city's rising rental costs after claiming that many landlords assume every tenant ...06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...15 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- India working on Rs 40,000 crore subsea gas pipeline project to help mitigate risks brought to fore by Hormuz blockadeIndia subsea gas pipeline project: India is accelerating plans for a direct deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman, estimated at ₹40,000 crore, to...15 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- bseh.org.in HBSE 10 Results 2026 Alternative Websites: How to download scores from DigiLocker? Check detailsThe Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) will announce the Class 10 Result 2026 today, May 14, at 12 noon. Students can check their sco...14 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Canvas developer shares major updates about data linked to 9,000 schools, ShinyHunters' hacking, app's 'Free for Teacher' componentShinyHunters, a hacking group known for data theft and extortion campaigns targeting major global companies, said in a May 3 post on its we...12 May, 2026, 05.09 AM IST
- Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 declared: karresults.nic.in not working? How to check scorecards on DigiLocker, KarnatakaOne Mobile application and SMS serviceKSEAB Class 10th SSLC Results 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has released the SSLC Class 10 Examinatio...23 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- WhatsApp’s new update outshines Apple’s RCS upgrade on iPhone—here's what the new feature isWhatsApp is rolling out new features that enhance user privacy. Users can now set up usernames, eliminating the need to share phone numbers...14 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- WhatsApp may soon allow users to chat without sharing numbers, messaging app to bring username reservation option; here’s how it will workWhatsApp may soon launch a new username feature. This will allow users to connect without revealing their mobile numbers. A reservation sys...08 Oct, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
- Sleuths fail Rajnath Singh, email ID of mantri's choice stays with squatterRajnath Singh and his aides could not establish the identity of this 'squatter', leave alone request him-her to surrender the coveted Gmail...25 Aug, 2015, 11.21 AM IST
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