India’s crackdown on a new WhatsApp feature risks setting a global precedent Rest of World By: Ananya Bhattacharya 13 July 2026 at 05:00 The Indian government’s latest tussle with WhatsApp has raised concerns about the censorship of app features globally. On June 29, WhatsApp began rolling out usernames globally, allowing users to chat... © Rest of World/iStock
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