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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

A WhatsApp group created by youngsters in Godavarikhani to warn members about drunk driving checkpoints was exposed after a member was caught during a police check. The local Sub-Inspector joined the group and warned members through a selfie video.

WhatsApp has introduced new features including AI-powered photo editing, cross-platform chat transfer from iOS to Android, dual-account support on iPhone and improved storage management tools aimed at making chats easier to manage.

Cyber fraudsters impersonated a Hyderabad-based company CEO on WhatsApp and tricked her accountant into transferring Rs 1.20 crore to multiple bank accounts. The victim later realised the fraud and lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.

A company lost Rs 1.2 crore after a cyber fraudster impersonated its owner on WhatsApp and tricked an accountant into transferring funds. The fraud was discovered days later, and police suspect the scam exploited trust and lack of verification.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched a WhatsApp facility to allow citizens to register complaints related to garbage, green waste and overflowing bins. Residents can send photos and location details to the designated number for quick action by civic officials.

The Supreme Court has rightly questioned the moral uprightness of WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy

The Hyderabad police issued a public advisory warning citizens about a sharp rise in online trading and investment frauds. Cybercrime officials said scammers lure victims through social media and messaging platforms with promises of high returns and use fake apps to cheat them.

Fourteen women employees in Adilabad have accused a senior cooperative department official of sexual harassment, alleging he sent obscene messages and made calls via WhatsApp. A complaint has been lodged with senior authorities, while the official has denied the allegations.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has introduced a WhatsApp-based system allowing students and parents to preview hall tickets for the 2026 intermediate public examinations. First-year students can access hall tickets using their SSC roll number and date of birth, while second-year students can use their first-year hall ticket number.

A khap panchayat in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has banned children from using smartphones and wearing half pants in public, urging boys to wear kurta-pyjamas and girls salwar-kurtas. The panchayat also opposed weddings in marriage halls, insisting they be held in villages and homes to preserve family ties.