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After WhatsApp, Centre sends to notice to Telegram, Signal amid row over 'username' feature
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) on Thursday issued notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal over their existing 'username' feature, reported news agency PTI citing sources. The development comes a day after a similar notice was sent to Meta-owned instant messaging mobile application WhatsApp.
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
India Targets Encrypted Messengers by Feature: MeitY Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal
India's MeitY sent notices to Telegram and Signal asking them to justify their username features amid fraud concerns. The action, a day after WhatsApp was told to pause its own username rollout, marks India's shift from app bans to feature-by-feature scrutiny of messaging platforms.
OneIndia
· Jul 3, 2026
Telegram and Signal Given Three Days to Explain Username Feature to Govt
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday issued notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal seeking details about their username features and the safeguards in place to prevent misuse. Telegram already has the username feature. For Signal, the
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 29, 2026
You soon won't need to give someone your phone number to chat on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames that can be used to contact people on the app.
The Next Web
· Jul 3, 2026
India widens its usernames crackdown to Telegram and Signal
A government source says the IT ministry has sent notices to both apps, a day after ordering WhatsApp to pause its own usernames rollout. India’s technology ministry has sent notices to Telegram and Signal raising concerns over their usernames features, a government source told Reuters, extending a regulatory push that began with WhatsApp just a [] This story continues at The Next Web
India Today
· Jul 10, 2026
WhatsApp replies to Centre's notice on username feature, govt reviewing: Report
WhatsApp replies to Centre's notice on username feature, govt reviewing: Report
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
After WhatsApp, Telegram Submits Reply To Centre On Username Feature: Report
The username feature essentially allows people on the messaging platforms to communicate without sharing their phone numbers.
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Related coverage for "After WhatsApp, Centre sends to notice to Telegram, Signal amid row over 'username' feature": The Eastern Herald — India Targets Encrypted Messengers by Feature: MeitY Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal. OneIndia — Telegram and Signal Given Three Days to Explain Username Feature to Govt. TheJournal.ie — You soon won't need to give someone your phone number to chat on WhatsApp. The Next Web — India widens its usernames crackdown to Telegram and Signal. India Today — WhatsApp replies to Centre's notice on username feature, govt reviewing: Report. NDTV — After WhatsApp, Telegram Submits Reply To Centre On Username Feature: Report