Deepening strategic ties with India amid global uncertainty: Japan’s Takaichi

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India halts WhatsApp username rollout, demands Meta explain fraud risks in 3 days

The Indian government has ordered Meta to stop the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature pending further review. Authorities have given the company a three-day deadline to provide a detailed explanation of the feature's implications. Officials have raised concerns that similar-looking usernames could enable impersonation and fraudulent activity on the platform. The move reflects broader worries about weakened user accountability if real phone numbers are replaced by usernames. Cybersecurity experts and startup founders have backed the government's concerns, warning of potential scams and erosion of public trust.

India and Japan to Sign LNG Security Pact at Modi-Takaichi Summit

India and Japan are preparing to formalize an agreement aimed at strengthening liquefied natural gas supply security between the two nations. The deal is designed to help both countries withstand disruptions in global energy markets. A joint task force is expected to be established to coordinate LNG stockpiling and deepen bilateral energy cooperation. The upcoming summit between PM Modi and Japan's Takaichi will also address broader economic security topics, including critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. Significant private sector investments are anticipated as part of the outcomes from the high-level meeting.

Uttarakhand scraps Madrasa Board, now gets common authority for all minority educational institutions