Telegram resumed operations for some users in India a week after the government's temporary ban over the NEET-UG paper leak, though it remains absent from app stores.
The app is still unavailable on Apple's App Store
Jun 23, 2026
01:44 pm
What's the storyTelegram has resumed services for some users in India, a week after the government imposed a temporary ban over NEET paper leak concerns.
The app is still unavailable on Apple's App Store but Android users can access the platform through Google's Play Store.
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