- SAASSAAS · 1 min
Zoho Backstage adds WhatsApp delivery reports for event communication
Zoho Backstage has introduced new enhancements to its WhatsApp integration, including a WhatsApp Delivery Report feature that allows event organizers to track message status in real time.
27 Aug, 05:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp banned over 51 lakh Indian accounts in June under IT rules
WhatsApp banned 51,04,127 accounts in India in June 2026 under the country’s IT Rules, according to the company’s monthly compliance report published on August 1, 2026.
14 Aug, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp launches on-device scam detection amid India spam rule debate
Meta introduced Scam Alert on August 12, an optional on-device tool that flags likely scam messages on WhatsApp.
13 Aug, 09:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
WhatsApp tests age verification prompt ahead of India’s DPDP Act
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a privacy-protective age verification prompt for users in India ahead of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rollout scheduled for May next year.
04 Aug, 01:28 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp tests age declaration feature to comply with India's DPDP Act
WhatsApp has begun testing a feature in India that prompts some users to add their date of birth, aiming to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) of 2023.
03 Aug, 05:28 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 1 min
Zoho CRM integrates WhatsApp to capture and manage leads automatically
Zoho CRM has introduced a feature that automatically converts new WhatsApp chats into CRM records, helping sales teams capture leads directly from the messaging platform.
23 Jul, 09:29 pm IST - SAASSAAS · 2 min
WhatsApp adds PDF annotation feature with Adobe integration
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to open, view, and annotate PDF files directly within WhatsApp Web and the Windows desktop app, launched this week.
23 Jul, 03:29 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
WhatsApp and Telegram respond to MeitY on username feature concerns
WhatsApp and Telegram submitted their responses to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday regarding the upcoming userna…
10 Jul, 09:22 am IST - INDIAINDIA · 2 min
WhatsApp bans over 7.2 million Indian accounts in May 2026
WhatsApp banned 7,214,702 Indian accounts in May 2026, according to its latest monthly transparency report released under the Information Technology (Inter…
09 Jul, 01:22 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
MeitY directs WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram to explain username features over cybercrime concerns
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to explain their username features amid concerns over cybercrimes linked to impersonation.
03 Jul, 05:23 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Government orders Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout over fraud risks
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Meta to halt the rollout of the username feature on WhatsApp in India due to co…
01 Jul, 11:22 pm IST - INDIAINDIA · 1 min
CertIn warns of malware campaign targeting WhatsApp web users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CertIn) issued a warning on June 28 about a large-scale malware campaign targeting WhatsApp web and desktop users.
28 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Meta appoints Kunal Shah as WhatsApp chief and invests $900M in startup
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech firm CRED, as the new chief of WhatsApp.
22 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Users seek verified profiles and message controls in WhatsApp Plus
WhatsApp Plus, an enhanced version of the popular messaging app, currently offers six new features including custom app icons, stickers, and chat pinning.
21 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp seeks contempt order against NSO Group over Pegasus attacks
WhatsApp has asked a US court to hold NSO Group in contempt for violating a permanent injunction barring the company from targeting WhatsApp and its users, Meta said on June 8, 2026.
09 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 1 min
WhatsApp develops scam alert feature to flag suspicious messages
WhatsApp is developing a new safety feature called Scam Alert that automatically detects potentially fraudulent messages from unknown contacts.
02 Jun, 02:06 pm IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
Meta launches paid plans for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta has launched paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of its efforts to diversify revenue beyond advertising and expand its AI business, according to medianama.com.
29 May, 03:00 pm IST - AIAI · 2 min
Meta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans
Meta has introduced subscription services for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, expanding its monetization strategy across its major platforms, according to techcrunch.com.
28 May, 12:10 am IST - POLICYPOLICY · 2 min
WhatsApp rolls out usernames: What changes, what stays the same
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new username feature that allows users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, marking a significant privacy updat…
26 May, 07:24 pm IST