Day: July 11, 2026

Centre Plans Uniform Rules for WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and Other Messaging Apps Amid Username Controversy

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Centre Plans Uniform Rules for WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and Other Messaging Apps Amid Username Controversy

Centre Plans Uniform Rules for Messaging Apps as WhatsApp Username Feature Triggers Policy Review By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 The Central Government is preparing a common regulatory framework for messaging platforms after concerns emerged over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, which officials believe could create new risks related to impersonation, online fraud and digital identity misuse. According to government sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is examining the possibility of introducing uniform guidelines that would apply across major messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Apple’s iMessage…

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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach

Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…

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Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

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Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Permission for Delhi Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign

Omar Abdullah Says NC Awaiting Delhi Police Clearance for Statehood Protest, Alleges Attempts to ‘Sabotage’ Campaign By: News Desk | 10 July 2026 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said the National Conference (NC) is awaiting official permission to hold its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, while alleging that efforts are being made to “sabotage” the party’s campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The proposed demonstration is the latest step in the National Conference’s statewide and national campaign seeking the restoration of…

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