Crime & Law · India
India Extends Deadline for WhatsApp Username Feature Response
The Indian government has extended the deadline for WhatsApp to respond to concerns regarding its new username feature. The company has paused the rollout of this feature in India until discussions are concluded. The government has stated the feature could aid in preventing online fraud.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 2 · Right 4 n = 7
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (2): Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Herald
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Zee News (Hindi)
- International (1): Bloomberg