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Govt slaps notice on Meta; warns against WhatsApp username feature rollout before consultations end


NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday issued a notice to Meta-owned WhatsApp, directing the company not to roll out its proposed username feature until consultations on the issue are completed "to the satisfaction of the Government". It has also asked the company to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature, supported by relevant documents, within three days.

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