Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary ban. The government imposed the restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-test scheduled for June 21. The court agreed to hear the petition today. This move aims to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination. The ban is a measure taken by the government.

NTA welcomes temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of NEET-UG re-exam | India News

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National…

The NTA has endorsed the Centre's temporary ban on Telegram in India, aimed at curbing fraud and misinformation before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21.

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 is temporarily blocked in India at the NTA's request due to fraudulent exam paper advertisements for the NEET exam.

Telegram is temporarily blocked in India at the NTA's request due to fraudulent exam paper advertisements for the NEET exam.

Re-NEET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has welcomed government action to impose a temporary restriction on the Telegram platform in India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday welcomed the Centre's decision to impose temporary restrictions on Telegram in India, describing the move as a necessary step to curb…

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.

MeitY has issued a direction restricting access to the Telegram platform in India for a defined and limited period ending June 22, 2026. | Education News

The central government has imposed a temporary ban on Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled for June 21. | Trending

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

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…

The NTA Director-General defended the temporary Telegram ban during the June 21 re-NEET, citing its misuse by fraudsters to spread fake question papers and scam students.

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

Incidentally, the exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after the National Testing Authority (NTA) discovered that several questions were allegedly in circulation over…