The Times of India

WhatsApp username row: Meta team meets govt officials after notice, reply due in 3 days

Meta officials met with Indian IT ministry representatives following a government notice regarding WhatsApp's new username feature. New Delhi expressed concerns that the feature could facilitate cybercrime, including impersonation and fraud. WhatsApp has stated the feature is not yet live and will include safeguards like optional usage and reserved prominent usernames to prevent misuse. The government awaits a final response before allowing the rollout.