Telegram banned in India till June 22, but govt wants one more feature disabled
The Indian government has temporarily blocked Telegram and ordered the disabling of its message-editing feature to prevent cheating during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Authorities aim to curb the spread of fake paper-leak rumors and organized fraud facilitated by the platform.
Why it matters
This action highlights the increasing tension between national security/exam integrity and the regulation of encrypted messaging platforms in India.
Government blocks Telegram till June 22, but MeitY’s second order targeting NEET-UG leaks is… - The Times of India
The article reports on government actions and official justifications from the NTA without taking a stance on the policy's effectiveness or civil liberty implications.
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