India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology & Signal Foundation

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.

Signal Foundation: Signal received a notice from the government but has not yet responded; it will be affected by the proposed uniform standards.

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.

Signal Foundation: Signal Foundation is mentioned as a competitor that introduced usernames in 2024, allowing users to communicate without sharing phone numbers, a feature Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is now adopting.

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The ministry is the regulatory authority overseeing Meta Platforms — WhatsApp's compliance and has issued notices regarding the username feature. Its actions shape the regulatory environment for messaging platforms in India.

Signal Foundation: Signal Foundation also received a notice from the IT ministry about its username feature, highlighting the government's focus on messaging app security and privacy.

India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology previously issued notices to Meta and also sought explanations from Telegram and Signal Foundation regarding username features, indicating a broader regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms in India.

Signal Foundation: Signal Foundation was also asked for explanations regarding its username features by the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, similar to Telegram, indicating a broader regulatory focus on messaging apps.