The Indian government has halted Meta's rollout of the new WhatsApp 'Username' feature, citing security concerns. A notice has been issued to Meta seeking a response within three days. The government fears that allowing users to connect via usernames instead of mobile numbers could lead to an increase in cyber scams and online fraud, making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to track criminals. The feature cannot be launched in India until a complete review and discussion with the government are finalized. https://argusnews.in/national/centre-brakes-whatsapp-username-feature-meta-setback #creator program