WhatsApp has banned over 74 lakh accounts in India in August, aiming to combat abuse and comply with IT Rules 2021. The Meta-owned company banned 7,420,748 accounts between August 1-31, with 3,506,905 of them being proactively banned before user reports, according to WhatsApp's monthly compliance report.

WhatsApp received 14,767 complaint reports in India in August, and took remedial action on 71 of these reports. This action involved banning an account or restoring a previously banned one. WhatsApp also complied with an order from the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC), which investigates concerns about content and other issues from the central government.

WhatsApp Channel's link function for updates

WhatsApp is enhancing its beta channels for iOS and Android users, following a search feature for quick status updates and channels. Users can download WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.20.18, while iPhones are compatible with WhatsApp beta for iOS 23.20.1.70. The feature allows users to copy the channel update link within the message options, allowing them to open the channel immediately by presenting the associated message, ensuring they don't lose the context of the update.