The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
The Central Government has widened its examination of major instant messaging platforms by issuing notices to Telegram and Signal regarding their username-based identity feature. The move comes shortly after similar concerns were raised with WhatsApp, reflecting the government’s increasing focus on the functioning of digital communication platforms and the potential misuse of anonymous or pseudonymous...
The controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG paper leak brought several digital platforms under scrutiny, including the popular messaging application Telegram. At one point during the investigation, authorities briefly blocked access to the platform after concerns emerged that leaked examination materials and related communications were being circulated through various Telegram channels and groups. The incident highlighted...
The Government of Nepal has officially ordered a ban on the messaging app Telegram, citing a surge in online fraud and alleged involvement in money laundering. On Friday evening, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) directed all internet and telecom service providers to block access to Telegram with immediate effect. In a brief but stern notice,...