Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access. He claims the government is targeting students instead of the paper leak mafia. The National Testing Agency has blocked Telegram until June 22, 2026, citing its use in cheating rackets for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram has challenged this ban in the Delhi High Court.

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.