India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology & Internet Freedom Foundation

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued the orders to temporarily block Telegram and disable its message-editing feature in India, acting on recommendations from the India — National Testing Agency to combat exam fraud.

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation criticized the Telegram ban as a 'band-aid solution' and a 'disproportionate' response, arguing it affects legitimate users and raises constitutional concerns about free speech.

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: MeitY is developing the common regulatory framework and leading consultations with messaging platforms, playing a central role in the event.

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation has expressed concerns over the legal basis of the Indian government's notice to Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, arguing against preemptive product design dictates.

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in India issued a notice to Meta Platforms (Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's parent company) to halt the rollout of the username feature, demanding an explanation and expressing concerns about potential increases in online fraud and impersonation.

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation, an advocacy group, criticized India's government for attempting to ban Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's feature, arguing that the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology lacks the legal authority to block product features before their release.

Internet Freedom Foundation: The Internet Freedom Foundation, a digital advocacy group, welcomed the government's decision to drop the India — Aadhaar pre-installation proposal, viewing it as an exercise of regulatory restraint.