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COAI Backs SIM-Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram to Curb Fraud

India's telecom body supports new rule linking messaging apps to your SIM card for security. WhatsApp Web users to face 6-hour auto logouts.

Govt Gives WhatsApp, Telegram 90-Day SIM Binding Ultimatum

New DoT rule mandates SIM binding for messaging apps from Feb 2026. Apps will stop working if registered SIM is removed, web versions to log out every 6 hours.

WhatsApp Web May Require 6-Hour Re-login Under New SIM Rules

Indian government mandates SIM binding for messaging apps, potentially requiring WhatsApp Web users to re-authenticate every 6 hours to combat cyber fraud.

India Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Logout Every 6 Hours on Web

New cybersecurity rules require messaging apps to link with active SIM cards and log out web users every 6 hours to combat fraud and improve traceability.

Supreme Court: No Fundamental Right to WhatsApp Access, Use Arattai

SC rejects petition for WhatsApp account restoration, rules platform access isn't fundamental right and suggests Indian-made Arattai app as alternative.

Arattai: India’s Homegrown Messaging App Challenges WhatsApp Dominance

Zoho's Arattai sees 100x user surge with government backing. Can this made-in-India app dethrone WhatsApp with upcoming privacy features?