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Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username Feature Rollout

News Desk ReportJuly 2, 2026July 2, 202602 mins

GUWAHATI: The Centre on Wednesday, July 1, directed Meta not to roll out WhatsApp's proposed username feature in India until consultations with the government are completed, citing concerns that the new functionality could increase the risk of online fraud and impersonation. ALSO READ: Red Shield Division Holds Security Conference in Assam Ahead of Independence Day…

Brahmaputra Commute or Costly Dream? Centre Pushes Guwahati Water Metro Under National Rollout

News Desk ReportMay 19, 2026May 19, 202604 mins

GUWAHATI: The Union government has moved a step closer towards introducing a Water Metro system in Guwahati, placing the Assam capital in the first phase of a proposed nationwide rollout that aims to bring water-based public transport to 18 cities across India. The announcement came after Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal…

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Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username Feature Rollout

Brahmaputra Commute or Costly Dream? Centre Pushes Guwahati Water Metro Under National Rollout

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