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Government blocks Telegram till June 22 under Section 69A, NTA thanks MeitY for 'stepping in quickly'; some features blocked till June 30
The government has temporarily blocked Telegram access until June 22 to combat cheating rackets defrauding students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The National Testing Agency also mandated disabling Telegram's message-editing feature to prevent the creation of fake "paper leak" evidence,

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Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use
Telegram challenges India block, saying it will hurt free speech rights
Delhi High Court questions Centre’s Telegram ban; reserves verdict
The Delhi High Court on Thursday concluded arguments and reserved for judgment Telegram’s plea challenging the government’s order temporarily blocking the messaging platform across India until June 22...

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'Can 150 Million Users Be Silenced For An Exam?': Delhi HC Questions Govt's Telegram Ban Ahead Of NEET Retest
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Delhi HC reserves order on Centre's temporary Telegram ban ahead of NEET re-exam
No Relief To Telegram From Delhi High Court As Centre Flags Repeated Violations
Appearing for Telegram, its counsel informed the court that more than 150 million users had been affected by the government’s action.

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‘There is a vulnerability in Telegram’: IIT Madras Director explains why the curb was necessary
From NEET UG To REET: A Look At Paper Leak Cases Beyond Telegram
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Vietnam blocks access to Telegram – here's all you need to know

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As reported by Reuters, the country's Head of the Telecom department issued the ...
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Russia blocks Telegram and WhatsApp for months

For several months, Russian users of popular messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp have been grappling with access disruptions. These restrictions, imposed by Russian authorities, are part of a broader strategy to control internet usage and the flow of ...