WhatsApp SIM binding mandatory in India to curb cyber fraud: All you need to know

From March 1, 2026, SIM binding will become mandatory for WhatsApp users in India. The new rule requires accounts to stay ...
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WhatsApp may soon stop working without your SIM card: Here’s what’s changing

India may soon see a big change in how messaging apps work. The government has been tightening digital rules to reduce cyber ...

WhatsApp testing feature to enforce SIM linkage rule in India: App may stop working without active SIM

WhatsApp is working with Indian authorities to comply with the SIM Linkage Rule. Soon, the app may stop functioning on phones without an active SIM. Beta testing is underway to introduce SIM-based ...
The Financial Express

SIM-binding rule explained: What WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging app users in India need to know

A new SIM-binding regulation is set to change how messaging platforms operate in India. Users of services such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Arattai will need to adjust to stricter verification measures ...