India orders temporary ban on Telegram over exam fraud concerns
The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
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The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
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The restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.
The move, which covers the period of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 and its immediate aftermath, follows recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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