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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…

WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames, Allowing Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers

News Desk ReportJune 30, 2026June 30, 202602 mins

GUWAHATI: WhatsApp to introduced username reservations ahead of the rollout of a new feature that will allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers in first-time interactions. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and Street Vendors Turn Guwahati's Jalukbari Flyover Into Traffic Chaos The company said users can begin reserving usernames now, which will be activated…

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Centre Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username Feature Rollout

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