WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre's July 1 notice over its proposed username feature. But this is only the latest chapter in a years-long legal and regulatory battle between the messaging platform and the Indian government. Here's a look at how disputes over privacy, encryption, competition and online safety have unfolded over the years.

While Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the platform.

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.