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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
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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
· Jun 23, 2026
Telegram Ban Lifted, But Why Are Users Still Facing Login and Messaging Issues?
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The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Telegram still not working in India?
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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
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· Jul 11, 2026
JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion
In today’s digital-first world, social media has become a powerful platform for individuals to express themselves, build communities, and inspire others. Among the rising faces from Chhattisgarh is Jyoti Laxmi Sarkar, an emerging content creator from Jagdalpur who is steadily making her presence felt in the influencer ecosystem. As a married... The post JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion appeared first on The India Bizz Startup News Website. The post JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion appeared first on The India Bizz Startup News Website.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 5, 2026
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