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, imposed by the NTA ahead of a re-examination, aim to curb misinformation but Durov argues they are ineffective as leaks simply move to other platforms.

NTA will restrict access to the messaging platform until June 22, while the message-editing ban will remain in force until June 30. It said the measures are meant to stop the…

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…

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

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,…

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.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleged Reliance used BGP hijacking to disrupt access for global users after India temporarily banned the app ahead of NEET (UG) exams.

Pavel Durov accuses Reliance of using BGP hijacking to block Telegram access globally, allegedly to benefit Meta's WhatsApp amid India's temporary ban.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleges Reliance and WhatsApp lobbied against Telegram in India and disrupted access, claims industry sources call misinformation.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Reliance Group and WhatsApp of lobbying to ban his app in India. He also claims Reliance is disrupting Telegram access for users globally. A…

Social messaging app Telegram has moved Delhi High Court challenging the decision of central government to temporarily restrict the access to platform in India.

NEW DELHI, June 17 : Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in court challenging an Indian government order that has temporarily blocked use of the platform in an effort to…

Telegram faces temporary restriction in India ahead of NEET-UG re-exam as Google and Apple delist the app over paper leak concerns; CEO Pavel Durov reacts.

Pavel Durov slammed India's Telegram ban, accusing Reliance of "BGP hijacking" and hinting at Meta-linked competitive pressure.

In a post on social media platform X, Durov alleged that Indian telecom operator Reliance was "sabotaging access" to Telegram for millions of users outside India, including in the…