# The Catch Up: India has asked WhatsApp to halt its username feature rollout (1 July)

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Podcast: [3 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/3-things-69930)
Published: 2026-07-01T14:15:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 269

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The headlines of the day by The Indian Express

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