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Govt directs Meta on WhatsApp username feature — India Verified

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Govt directs Meta on WhatsApp username feature

Tech1 Jul 2026, 08:29 pmQuick read

Govt directs Meta on WhatsApp username feature

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The government has directed Meta to explain the WhatsApp username feature. Meta must provide a detailed explanation within three days. The feature's rollout has been paused.

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The score is 80 because it falls within the 70-89 band, having 2 sources, including named officials from Economic Times Tech and India Today, with mostly factual information and minor gaps.

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