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India asks WhatsApp to hold 'usernames' rollout pending consultations, letter shows

India asks WhatsApp to hold 'usernames' rollout pending consultations, letter shows

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Published: July 1, 2026 22:58:10 IST

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By Rajesh Kr. Singh July 1 (Reuters) – India on Wednesday directed Meta's WhatsApp to explain within three days why regulatory action should not be initiated over its planned "usernames" feature and

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