However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India rollout on hold pending a rigorous risk assessment. It also asked the company to submit a response on the same by Monday.

The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta over WhatsApp's proposed username feature, citing concerns about impersonation, online fraud and cybercrime. The Centre has asked…

Explore the concerns surrounding WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, its implications for privacy, and government intervention.