Telegram has been temporarily blocked in India to prevent NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks, though the app remains accessible via VPNs, impacting millions of users nationwide.
Telegram has been banned in India until June 22
Jun 17, 2026
04:32 pm
What's the storyTelegram, the popular instant messaging app, has been temporarily blocked for existing users in India.
The move comes as part of a government effort to prevent paper leaks during the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21.
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