India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says

According to Channel NewsAsia, India has issued formal notices to Telegram and Signal regarding concerns over how users register with usernames on these encrypted messaging platforms. The action is part of New Delhi's ongoing regulatory push to oversee instant messaging services. Details about the specific concerns remain limited, but the move reflects continuing tensions between the Indian government and privacy-focused platforms over identity verification and data access.

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