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Government pressure has prompted Meta to take greater caution over child sexual abuse material, with the IT Ministry asserting that unlawful CSAM does not qualify for safe-harbour protection. The Centre is also examining WhatsApp usernames, algorithmic bias, AI labelling and content moderation

The CBI chargesheet in the NEET-UG paper leak case details the sequence of arrests of 13 accused now in judicial custody. Investigators traced the conspiracy through forensic examination of mobile devices, recovering deleted WhatsApp chats and leaked question-paper PDFs

The Centre said coordinated I4C action, including geo-blocking malicious command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected over 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign. Attackers use fake regulatory files to install malware, hijack WhatsApp Web sessions and spread further

WhatsApp has begun testing an optional date-of-birth feature for a limited number of users in India as it prepares for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The feature is voluntary during the testing phase and will not affect users' experience.

WhatsApp is testing optional, privacy-focused age confirmation methods to prepare for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The platform said age information will remain private and the trial will not affect users' experience or account access

Several WhatsApp users reported their accounts were placed under review for up to 24 hours, temporarily restricting access to key features. The Meta-backed platform said account activity and device information were being checked for compliance with its Terms of Service

Meta-owned WhatsApp has placed several accounts under 24-hour review, restricting access to key features without prior notice. Users reported sudden disruptions and appealed on social media, while the platform cited checks for compliance with its Terms of Service.

The Congress criticised the Centre after an Odisha medical PG examination paper was circulated on WhatsApp during the test, arguing stronger punishments alone cannot curb exam malpractice. It called for wider reforms to tackle corruption and commercialisation in the education system

The Centre is considering a common regulatory framework for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government plans consultations with major platforms before deciding on uniform standards aimed at addressing fraud, impersonation and online safety concerns.

The Centre is considering uniform regulations for messaging platforms after raising concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. The government fears the feature could enable fraud, impersonation and phishing, and plans consultations with major platforms before finalising a common regulatory framework

Telegram has responded to the Centre's notice over its username feature, with the government reviewing submissions from both Telegram and WhatsApp. MeitY is assessing safeguards against fraud, phishing, impersonation and digital arrest scams before allowing any rollout in India

WhatsApp has paused its proposed username feature launch in India pending government consultations. The Centre flagged potential online fraud and impersonation risks, granting Meta an additional three days to formally respond to its clarification notice

WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature is optional and includes safeguards against impersonation. The statement follows an Indian government order giving Meta three days to explain the feature and halting its domestic rollout pending regulatory consultations

India is considering issuing a notice to WhatsApp over its upcoming username feature. Government officials and cybersecurity experts fear the phone-number-hiding update could trigger a wave of impersonation fraud, potentially violating the country's strict Telecom Cyber Security Rules

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking a probe into alleged anti-national activities of the unregistered "Cockroach Janta Party."

WhatsApp is testing username-based privacy features allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, offering Telegram and instagram-style handles for safer and more private communication.

WhatsApp has launched Business AI on WhatsApp in India, enabling eligible businesses to provide AI-powered customer support, automate responses, capture leads and book appointments. The feature will also support UPI payments within chats in the coming weeks.

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide

Commencing this year, the School Education department will be sending a copy of internet marks memo directly to the student's registered WhatsApp mobile number. This facility will be available to students who have earlier downloaded their SSC Public Examinations hall ticket via the MeeSeva Telangana Chatbot - 8096958096