Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 million users instead of exam leak culprits. The government cited the app's use in NEET exam cheating as the reason for the ban, a move Durov claims is ineffective as leaks will simply shift to other platforms.

NEW DELHI: India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app, saying it was used to try to defraud candidates for a national medical entrance test, which had already been…

NEW DELHI, June 16 : India has blocked the Telegram messaging app until June 22, saying the platform has been used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination,…

Government says messaging platform was used to “defraud candidates” appearing for the medical entrance examination.

India has temporarily blocked Telegram until 22 June, citing channels selling fraudulent access to a NEET-UG re-exam, with a separate order to disable message editing.

Telegram ban India: Telegram users in India are facing two temporary restrictions this month. Access to the platform has been restricted until June 22, while Telegram's ability to…

India temporarily bans Telegram till June 22 to curb NEET 2026 paper leak scams, as NTA and MeitY move to protect exam integrity and tackle cheating networks.

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction…

India has blocked Telegram access ahead of a medical exam retest to curb cheating after a question paper leak scandal. Learn more about the ban.

The decision has triggered social media reactions with many users questioning whether blocking a messaging platform can effectively prevent paper leaks. | Competitive Exams

Indian government cracks down on channels on the Telegram app offering fake entrance exam questions for a hefty fee

India has temporarily restricted access to the messaging app Telegram in an effort to prevent exam fraud.

The Indian government said Telegram was used to "defraud candidates" taking the NEET medical entrance exam. The messaging app, which is very popular in the country, is due to be…

Ban runs until June 22 after national tests finish

Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 million users instead of exam leak culprits.…

Pavel Durov said that the ban affects and “punishes” 150M+ ordinary users in India and not those who leaked the papers. | India News

India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app days before a crucial medical entrance test, saying the platform was allegedly used to defraud candidates.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, stating it punishes millions of users instead of those leaking exam materials. The restrictions,…

Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, the National Testing Agency announced temporary restrictions on Telegram in India, citing the alleged use of the platform by cheating…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says India’s ban may not stop NEET paper leaks as the app is removed from stores ahead of the re-examination.

What makes the controversy particularly noteworthy is that it comes at a time when Telegram is already facing direct action from the Indian government.