National · 6 sources
Why India Is Mandating SIM-Binding For WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Other Messaging Apps
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The Morung Express · Lean Left
SIM-binding rule: What changes for WhatsApp, other messaging apps from Jan 1, 2027?
◈ Aküm Longchari and founding collective; board-run
Centre · 4
The Assam Tribune · Centre
WhatsApp, Telegram to face new SIM rules from january 2027
◈ Assam Tribune Pvt Ltd, Baruah family
Free Press Journal · Centre
Why India Is Mandating SIM-Binding For WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Other Messaging Apps
◈ Indian National Press (Bombay), Karnani family
Telangana Today · Centre
WhatsApp SIM-binding rules: What users need to know from January 2027
◈ K. Chandrashekar Rao via Telangana Publications Pvt. Ltd
Mint · Centre
WhatsApp, Telegram SIM binding rules from January 1, 2027: Who will be affected in India?
◈ HT Media, K. K. Birla Group (Shobhana Bhartia)
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Business Standard · Lean Right
SIM-binding rules: WhatsApp, Telegram to require active SIM from Jan 2027
◈ Business Standard Pvt Ltd (Kotak family, Uday Kotak)
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