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Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks IT

Jio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

A Surge in 'Step-By-Step' Guides To Scam Government Benefits Online Prompts Federal Investigation

A federal investigation in the US examines online guides for scamming government benefits, focusing on how fraud tactics are shared and how agencies respond to these threats.

International Business Times UK

Arson plotters recruited to target Keir Starmer by Russian-speaking handler jailed

The pair were acting on instructions from a shadowy Russian-speaking Telegram account called El Money

The Independent UK

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Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app

Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using app

The Guardian - UK

Delhi High Court rejects Telegram's appeal against temporary blocking of app

A New Delhi court has rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban in India. The ban was imposed to curb alleged exam-related fraud. India's IT ministry cited concerns about channels offering exam questions for sale. The court ruled that government orders banning the app were reasoned and followed legal procedures.

The Economic Times

Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-test

The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement. The National Testing Agency recommended the…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge

Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies

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HC questions Telegram ban ahead of NEET retest

Delhi High Court questioned the government's ban on Telegram for 150 million users ahead of the NEET re-examination. The court asked if restricting rights of many is justified to protect others. The government cited Telegram's architecture and bot system as reasons for the emergency measure, citing difficulties in tracking offenders.

The Economic Times

Telegram a new ‘dark web’: Centre defends ban ahead of NEET retest

The remarks were made in a counter affidavit filed in response to Telegram's petition challenging the government's decision to temporarily restrict access to the platform ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG retest.

The Economic Times

Diana Shurygina Detained: Russia Turned a National R*pe Survivor Into a Public Enemy Over Secret Onlyfans Account

Diana Shurygina, a well-known Russian rape survivor, is under house arrest in Moscow, accused of distributing pornographic material online, years after her case gained national attention.

International Business Times UK

Delhi High Court reserves verdict on plea of Telegram app against ban

The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a government ban. The ban was imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the restriction impacts millions of users. The government states due process was followed. The court's verdict is awaited on this significant matter.

The Economic Times

How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

India's ban on Telegram stemmed from a dispute over alleged NEET exam paper leaks, with the government accusing the messaging platform of failing to proactively remove channels offering leaked papers and related scams. Documents reviewed by Reuters show weeks of exchanges between the IT Ministry and Telegram before New Delhi…

The Economic Times

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in one of the largest drone attacks since the start of the war

Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

France 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin strikes Kharkiv after warning of ‘massive’ retaliation for oil refinery attack

Russia threatens ‘coordinate strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow

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The Guardian - UK

Russia-linked arson attacks show bad actors targeting UK, says Starmer

Prime minister says country needs to resist those who seek to ‘exploit division’ and ‘destabilise democracy’

The Economic Times

NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21

Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surrounding the medical entrance exam. These incidents follow the NEET controversy and cancellation of the earlier test, renewing concerns about student mental stress. The National Testing Agency assures a secure…

The Conversation

New study shows 1 in 7 people have been victims of sextortion – and AI is making it worse

The Australian eSafety Commissioner recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness of sexual extortion, or “sextortion”. Targeted primarily at men, the campaign features AI-generated videos of attractive women attempting to lure men into financial scams.

The Economic Times

Telegram challenges India block, saying it will hurt free speech rights

Telegram has taken a stand against India's temporary shutdown of its app in the courtroom, a decision enacted to prevent exam leaks. The messaging service contends that this ban undermines users' freedom of expression and violates their constitutional rights. Telegram argues that disabling the entire app is an unwarranted action.

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The Economic Times

Telegram challenges temporary ban, saying it will hurt free speech rights

Telegram has challenged India's temporary ban on its app in a New Delhi court. The company argues the block, imposed to stop exam fraud, infringes on users' free speech and constitutional rights. This move punishes millions of Indian users instead of those responsible for exam leaks. The government maintains the…

International Business Times UK

Whatsapp, Reliance Behind Telegram Ban in India? Pavel Durov's Claims Add to the Confusion

Telegram was blocked in India following allegations of exam paper leaks. The ban, affecting over 150 million users, raises questions about digital rights and the effectiveness of such measures.

TechRadar

Massive VPN surge hits India as government blocks Telegram over exam fraud

India has temporarily blocked Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, driving millions to VPNs and prompting Telegram to challenge the order in court amid allegations of internet hijacking.

TechRadar

'The credential data leak is dangerous simply because of its enormous size': Experts warn "colossal" breach exposes 24 billion records including personal info

Someone has been hoarding data leaks from across the web and putting them in a single Elasticsearch instance.

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Telegram Ban Ahead of NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Sparks Meme Fest Online

The government's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination may have been intended to prevent cheating and misinformation, but on social media, the decision quickly became the subject of widespread humour and memes.

The Independent UK

Telegram fights back against India ban over exam leaks: ‘Why not shut shops and roads’

Government claims platform being used to ‘defraud’ ⁠candidates taking medical entrance exam this month

The Economic Times

'Modi Ji, drop theatrics; Strike at mafia, not students': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over 'Telegram ban' move

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access. He claims the government is targeting students instead of the paper leak mafia. The National Testing Agency has blocked Telegram until June 22, 2026, citing its use in cheating rackets for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram…

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