Paper leak row: Centre to temporarily block Telegram ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam
The Indian government has ordered a temporary block on Telegram and restricted its message-editing feature to prevent cheating during the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. This move follows reports of criminal syndicates using the platform to spread fraudulent claims of paper leaks.
Why it matters
The action highlights the tension between digital platform regulation and national security/academic integrity, setting a precedent for state intervention in messaging apps during high-stakes events.
Centre orders Telegram blocked in India till June 22, days before NEET-UG re-exam | India News - The Times of India
The report objectively covers the government's rationale and the NTA's response to the cheating allegations.
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