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Govt seeks answers from WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal over username feature
IT Secretary S Krishnan cites risks of impersonation and cybercrime; Centre asks WhatsApp to pause rollout pending consultations, and issues notices to Telegram and Signal
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The Centre's move to scrutinize WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal over username features could impact millions of users who rely on these apps for secure communication.
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