The Indian government has directed Meta to pause WhatsApp's username feature rollout and respond within three days, citing the need for consultations before implementation.
The Centre has sought a detailed explanation from Meta about this feature
Jul 01, 2026
08:49 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
The move comes amid concerns over potential risks related to impersonation and misuse through username-based communication.
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