Arattai Adds Optional Aadhaar Verification to Enhance User Identity Protection
Zoho's messaging app Arattai has introduced an optional Aadhaar-based identity verification feature to reduce impersonation, spam, and deepfake risks. Available on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac, users can verify their accounts through an encrypted process without storing Aadhaar data. Verified profiles receive a permanent green badge, allowing users to filter messages from unverified accounts. This move addresses trust issues in messaging apps amid growing digital fraud, contrasting with WhatsApp's ongoing challenges in implementing username verification in India.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 29 Jul, 05:43 am. Other outlets followed.