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Telegram stops working for existing users in India but operational on VPN

Telegram access is temporarily blocked in India for existing users. This action aims to prevent paper leaks for the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The app has been removed from app stores. However, Telegram continues to function using VPNs. This move affects millions of users in India. The government seeks to…

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"Transporting papers via army ships, shutting down Telegram, will these steps stop paper leaks?" : Kejriwal

India's government has temporarily restricted Telegram access until June 22, 2026, to prevent exam paper leaks. Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal calls the move absurd, questioning its effectiveness. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov states the ban punishes millions of users without stopping leaks, which have shifted to other apps. The…

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Telegram moves Delhi HC against Centre’s ban ahead of NEET-UG re-test; court to hear plea today

Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary ban. The government imposed the restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-test scheduled for June 21. The court agreed to hear the petition today. This move aims to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination. The ban is a measure…

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Telegram moves Delhi HC against temporary ban

Social messaging app Telegram has moved Delhi High Court challenging the decision of central government to temporarily restrict the access to platform in India.

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Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp's role behind efforts to ban company's app in India

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Reliance Group and WhatsApp of lobbying to ban his app in India. He also claims Reliance is disrupting Telegram access for users globally. A telecom source dismisses these claims, stating Durov confuses two separate Reliance entities. The Indian government has ordered Telegram's delisting from app…

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Students welcome temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

Students welcome the NTA's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, calling it a positive step while demanding a thorough investigation into the paper leak. Aspirants suggest restricting other social media platforms too, though some express concern about the impact on accessing study resources.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’

Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'

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Telegram blocked, edit feature disabled before NEET re-exam

Incidentally, the exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after the National Testing Authority (NTA) discovered that several questions were allegedly in circulation over Telegram, before the exam.

The Economic Times

Telegram’s Pavel Durov says NTA restrictions punish 150 million India users and ‘haven't stopped anything’

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised India's temporary ban on the messaging app, stating it punishes millions of users instead of those leaking exam materials. The restrictions, imposed by the NTA ahead of a re-examination, aim to curb misinformation but Durov argues they are ineffective as leaks simply move to other…

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How Telegram Fueled Medical Exam Cheating and Sparked a Nationwide Crackdown in India

India has temporarily blocked access to Telegram, accusing cheating rackets of using the app to sell bogus NEET‑UG exam papers as millions of students prepare for a re‑test.

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India Telegram Ban Update: Founder Pavel Durov says 'ban hasn't stopped anything, leaks just moved...'

Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 million users instead of exam leak culprits. The government cited the app's use in NEET exam cheating as the reason for the ban, a move Durov claims is ineffective as…

The Economic Times

India blocks Telegram app over exam fraud

NEW DELHI - India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app, saying it was used to try to defraud candidates for a national medical entrance test, which had already been hit by allegations of leaked papers last ⁠month that led to millions of results being cancelled.

Bangkok Post

Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh funding

BigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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'They just moved to VPNs' — Telegram CEO slams UK's teen social media ban with stark Russian comparison

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov didn't mince words about the UK's proposed teen social media ban, drawing a controversial parallel to Russian censorship and claiming that users will simply bypass the restrictions.

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NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queries

Candidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve technical glitches and refund issues. Security arrangements for the retest are being reviewed by the Union home secretary. An alleged fraud network targeting NEET candidates has been busted by Ahmedabad police. The…

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Disproportionate, band-aid solution: IFF on Centre's curbs on Telegram ahead of NEET re-exam

The Internet Freedom Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the government's controversial move to not only ban Telegram but also to strip away its message-editing option. With the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam looming, the foundation labels this tactic as a mere quick fix to a much larger problem of cheating.

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BJP govt has 'failed' first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation: Kharge

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government for exam irregularities. He demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing widespread paper leaks affecting millions of youth. Kharge highlights the government's failure to ensure accountability, with multiple exams like NEET, SSC, UGC-NET, and CUET facing leaks. Rahul Gandhi will address student…

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NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Indian Army helicopter transports question papers to Tirunelveli amid tight security

The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that the re-examination would be conducted on June 21.

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The Independent UK

Why has India suddenly banned Telegram?

Indian government cracks down on channels on the Telegram app offering fake entrance exam questions for a hefty fee

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India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block access to online sites in the "interest of sovereignty…

The Economic Times

Is Telegram banned in India? What you can and cannot do, and when the restrictions will end

Telegram banned in India: Telegram users in India are facing two temporary restrictions this month. Access to the platform has been restricted until June 22, while Telegram's ability to edit already-posted messages has been disabled until June 30. The measures were introduced in connection with the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination,…

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Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's move

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's action, citing the misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper…

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Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections

The Independent UK

Mysterious Russian-speaking handler orchestrated arson attack on Keir Starmer’s former home

Ukrainian builder Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was recruited by a Russian speaking Telegram account known as ‘El Money’

The Guardian - UK

The Russian-speaking mastermind at heart of Starmer-linked arson trial

Two men have been convicted of attacks linked to ‘El Money’ – a Telegram contact who the court heard wanted to see results of their crimes ‘on the news’

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