WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response: Sources

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.

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.

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 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

Iran Says US Broke Ceasefire Commitments, Issues Fresh Warning | Dawn News English

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has accused the United States of violating multiple provisions of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and warned that Tehran will continue to defend itself against any future attacks. Speaking in Tehran, Baghaei said Iran would pursue legal action over recent US and Israeli strikes, blamed US pressure for blocking a proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping mechanism with Oman, and confirmed ongoing diplomatic contacts with Qatar, Oman and Pakistan to prevent further escalation. #iran #usiran #hormuz #middleeast #diplomacy #worldnews #breakingnews #tehran --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

इरानद्वारा अमेरिकी आक्रमणकारी कार्यको निन्दा

संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघ। संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाले बारम्बार गरेका आक्रमणकारी कार्यहरू संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघको बडापत्र र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय कानूनको बिरुद्धमा भएको भन्दै इरानले कडा शब्दहरूमा निन्दा गरेको छ। संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघका महासचिव एन्टोनियो गुटेरेस र जुलाईका लागि सुरक्षा परिषद्का अध्यक्षलाई सम्बोधन गरेर लेखिएकोे पत्रमा संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघका लागि इरानका स्थायी प्रतिनिधि अमिर सइद इरवानीले अमेरिकाले दक्षिणी इरानका प्रतिष्ठानहरूमा पुनः []

Iran’s Security Council official responds to Trump: Respect Iranians or we will respond in another language

Iran’s Security Council official responds to Trump: Respect Iranians or we will respond in another language

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

Why was Pakistan involved with the US and Iran?

CNN's Sophia Saifi explains why Pakistanis are celebrating their country's role as a mediator between the US and Iran. Stream "Meanwhile in Asia" exclusively on the CNN app. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News

Tahawol: Trump’s ceasefire announcement on Iran discussed

The post Tahawol: Trump’s ceasefire announcement on Iran discussed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pezeshkian says Trump retreat signals US acceptance of Iran's position

As US and Iranian officials launch a new round of negotiations on June 21, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says Washington has backed away from its previous hardline demands, calling Trump acknowledgement of Tehran's rights a "180-degree" reversal. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Govt. ready to develop film sector: Minister Dr Timilsina

Kathmandu, June 30: Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has asserted that the government i...

New US attack on Iran 'absolutely necessary': NATO chief

The new attack by the US on Iran was ‘absolutely necessary,’ NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. ‘When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully reacts,’ he told reporters. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #unitedstates #donaldtrump #iran #iranwar #nato #markrutte Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wwpUOG 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Pakistan says it struck militant targets in Afghanistan | DW News

Pakistan says it has killed militants in operations along the Afghanistan border. Pakistan said the strikes were in response to "multiple terrorist incidents", ‌including Saturday's deadly bomb and gun attack on a security facility in the southern city of Karachi. The Afghan Taliban say at least 36 civilians were killed in the latest Pakistani strikes, and their government has vowed to retaliate. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Pakistan #Afghanistan #Taliban #dwnews

TikTok Doesn’t Want Us To Talk About the News

TikTok Doesn’t Want Us To Talk About the News

Post-War Internet in Iran: More Censorship and Greater Risks for Users 

While peace negotiations between senior officials of the [] The post Post-War Internet in Iran: More Censorship and Greater Risks for Users appeared first on The Media Line.

‘Stop giving bandits, terrorists publicity’ – FG

The Federal Government has urged journalists and social media influencers to avoid giving bandits and terrorists the publicity they seek through their reports and online content. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Monday at the maiden edition of the Arewa Media Summit, organised by the Office of the [] ‘Stop giving bandits, terrorists publicity’ – FG

Trump calls mainstream media 'Fake News' for downplaying US victory over Iran

US President Donald Trump has posted a lengthy Truth Social post about the mainstream media over the Iran war and Tehran agreeing to the high-level nuclear inspections. Trump, at the beginning of his post, slammed mainstream media, calling them "Fake News" for making the US victory small and insignificant.