Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1999, Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) passed away. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
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
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
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 5, 2026
Artists suggested leveraging digital platforms
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The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Telegram still not working in India?
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The Register
· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "India Targets Encrypted Messengers by Feature: MeitY Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal": MyJoyOnline — India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says. OneIndia — Telegram and Signal Given Three Days to Explain Username Feature to Govt. India TV News — After WhatsApp, Centre sends to notice to Telegram, Signal amid row over 'username' feature. The Rising Nepal — Artists suggested leveraging digital platforms. The Economic Times — Telegram still not working in India? . The Register — India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1