Top news of the day: Centre tells Delhi HC that Telegram failed to curb illegal channels; missile programme not part of talks with U.S., says Iran, and more
The Delhi High Court is reviewing a ban on Telegram due to concerns over illegal channels, while the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum ending their regional conflict. Additionally, the Indian government has ratified an 8.25% interest rate for EPF deposits for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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These updates cover significant shifts in digital regulation, international geopolitics, and domestic financial policy in India.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday (June 18, 2026) reserved its judgment on the plea challenging a temporary ban on Telegram messaging platform ahead of the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination. This comes two days after the Centre’s decision to suspend access to the platform services in India until June 22, citing concerns linked to the conduct of the retest. In the hearing, the Centre said it has been repeatedly asking Telegram messaging app to take proactive measures to keep a check on illegal and suspicious channels. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta submitted the Court that “nothing was done” about the matter.
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