India has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over anonymous messaging features, citing concerns about online fraud and impersonation, following a similar directive to WhatsApp.
The government is worried about online fraud
Jul 03, 2026
04:46 pm
What's the storyIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, seeking clarification on their measures for protecting users who wish to communicate anonymously.
The move comes after a similar notice was sent to WhatsApp over its proposed username feature.
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