India has told Meta not to launch WhatsApp usernames until ongoing consultations are completed. The move reflects concerns that the feature could aid impersonation and online fraud despite WhatsApp's safeguards.

July 1 : 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 asked the company not to roll out the feature in the country until consultations are complete, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters.

July 1 : 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 asked the company not to roll out the feature in the country until consultations are complete, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters.

The Centre has asked Meta to pause WhatsApp’s proposed username rollout in India and submit an explanation within three days.

New Delhi: The Central Government has reportedly issued a notice to Meta regarding the roll-out of the “usernames” feature on WhatsApp in India, citing