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After WhatsApp, Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal
Published 2 July 2026 ยท india
Following a directive to Meta, the Indian government has now issued notices to Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations on their existing username systems. Authorities are
Following a directive to Meta, the Indian government has now issued notices to Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations on their existing username systems. Authorities are seeking details on how these platforms prevent fraud, impersonation, and scams, giving them three days to respond. The government also questioned Telegram's continued offering of its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 1:33 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 3:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Following a directive to Meta, the Indian government has now issued notices to Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations on their existing username systems.
Authorities are seeking details on how these platforms prevent fraud, impersonation, and scams, giving them three days to respond.
The government also questioned Telegram's continued offering of its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime.