WhatsApp Sends Response to MeitY Over Username Feature; Government Yet to Decide on Rollout

WhatsApp has submitted its response to MeitY over concerns about its planned username feature, and the government is reviewing it before deciding on the rollout in India. The ministry fears the feature could increase phishing, fraud and impersonation risks. WhatsApp has assured officials it will not launch the feature until consultations conclude and has outlined several safety measures, including reserved usernames, contact limits and stronger security protections. The final decision could shape how similar features are regulated across messaging platforms in India.