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India Warns WhatsApp Over Username Rollout Citing Security Risks

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has warned WhatsApp to halt its global rollout of a new usernames feature, citing security risks, and given the Meta-owned platform just three days to respond. The move has sparked concerns over regulatory action and the protection of user data.

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India Warns Telegram Over Exam Leak Channels Before Nationwide Block

India's government took swift action against Telegram, warning the platform about exam leak channels just two weeks before blocking it nationwide, as a crucial medical school entrance exam approached. The move came after complaints of leaked NEET-UG 2026 material being shared on the platform.

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