Telegram has replied to the government's notice regarding its 'username' feature, following WhatsApp, amid concerns over potential risks like online fraud and impersonation scams.
The feature in question would let users communicate via usernames
Jul 11, 2026
12:57 pm
What's the storyTelegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
The move comes after WhatsApp's response was received and is now being reviewed by officials according to PTI.
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