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After WhatsApp, Govt Issues Notices To Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

IN · 2026-07-02

Key takeaway

Indian govt issues notices to Telegram, Signal over username features, citing impersonation/fraud risks.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndian govt issues notices to Telegram and Signal over username features, citing impersonation and fraud.
  2. Step 2 · Reaches youPlatforms may need to implement user verification or modify features, increasing compliance costs and potential service disruptions in India.

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Source: IN:NDTV Profit

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