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India Questions Telegram, Signal Over Username Safety

By Uniquetimesorg July 3, 2026 0

The Indian government has issued notices to Telegram and Signal, seeking explanations about the safety measures behind their username features. Officials are concerned that usernames could make it easier for users to impersonate others or misuse the platforms, according to a government source. The notices ask both messaging platforms to detail the safeguards they have […]Continue Reading

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India Orders WhatsApp to Pause Username Feature Rollout Over Privacy and Fraud Concerns

By Uniquetimesorg July 2, 2026 0

India has directed WhatsApp to halt the rollout of its planned username feature and explain its implementation within three days, according to a government letter reviewed by Reuters. The feature, which would allow users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, is part of a phased global rollout announced by Meta. Indian authorities have asked […]Continue Reading

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Delhi Court Upholds Temporary Telegram Ban Over Exam Leak Concerns

By Uniquetimesorg June 19, 2026 0

A Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government’s temporary ban on Telegram, ruling that authorities acted legally and reasonably to protect the integrity of a major medical entrance examination. The messaging platform remains blocked from June 16 to June 22 following allegations that leaked exam papers were being circulated through the app. The decision […]Continue Reading

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Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against Temporary Block Imposed Over Exam Fraud Concerns

By Uniquetimesorg June 17, 2026 0

Messaging platform Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked access to the app to curb exam-related fraud. The restriction, which came into effect on Tuesday, was aimed at stopping channels allegedly claiming to provide leaked question papers in advance. According to reports, Telegram’s lawyers Continue Reading

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India Temporarily Blocks Telegram Over NEET Exam Fraud Probe

By Uniquetimesorg June 16, 2026 0

India has temporarily blocked access to the Telegram messaging app until June 22, citing concerns that organized cheating networks used the platform to defraud candidates preparing for the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026. The move follows last month’s cancellation of NEET results after allegations of widespread question paper Continue Reading

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Sensitive Data of 31 Million Star Health Customers Leaked via Telegram Chatbots

By uniquetimes September 20, 2024 0

Sensitive medical and personal information of over 31 million customers of Star Health, India’s largest health insurer, has been leaked and is accessible through Telegram chatbots. These chatbots, created by a hacker alias “xenZen,” allow users to access policy and claims documents containing names, phone numbers, medical diagnoses, and more. The data is Continue Reading