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India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says
India has issued notices to messaging platforms Telegram and Signal over concerns that their username features could facilitate impersonation and other forms of misuse, a government source said on Friday
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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
The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
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India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
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.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 3, 2026
MoIC records digital governance gains in govt’s first 100 days
By A Staff ReporterKathmandu, July 3: The Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC), led by Minister Dr. Bikram T...
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· Jun 29, 2026
NRIs Recognized as Indian Citizens Under RTI Law, OCI and PIO Holders Left Out
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Related coverage for "India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says": 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. The Economic Times — Telegram still not working in India? . India TV News — After WhatsApp, Centre sends to notice to Telegram, Signal amid row over 'username' feature. The Rising Nepal — MoIC records digital governance gains in govt’s first 100 days. Arab Times Online — NRIs Recognized as Indian Citizens Under RTI Law, OCI and PIO Holders Left Out