The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and impersonation attacks.

WhatsApp's response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature is due today, as the government examines concerns that the feature could fuel impersonation,…

WhatsApp seeks more time to respond to the government’s notice on its controversial ‘username’ feature, delaying its rollout in India.

WhatsApp responds to government concerns over its username feature, which may increase online fraud and impersonation risks.