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Watch: Telegram under fire: NTA’s crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026
Telegram’s temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam has sparked a debate over exam security and digital rights. We break down the controversy, Pavel Durov’s response, and the wider implications. Also on the show: the U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks, Grok’s military role, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s ‘Operation Tiger’ claims, the G7 Summit, and Messi’s historic World Cup hat-trick.
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Centre curbs Telegram access till June 22, disables message editing ahead of NEET UG re-exam
The National Testing Agency claimed that the message-editing feature had been used to fabricate ‘paper leak’ evidence after the examination.
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Telegram faces temporary curbs in India before re-NEET exam, Exam Body NTA backs move
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…
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thehindu.com
Top news of the day | June 16, 2026
Telegram app restricted in India at NTA request prior to NEET-UG 2026 re-examination; G7 leaders open summit talks; and more in The Hindu's top news of the day on June 16, 2026.
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hindustantimes.com
‘Last resort’: Telegram blocked ahead of NEET retest; Centre cites changing IP address, editing feature
The editing-feature restriction addresses a technique NTA, in a statement describing the orders, said had been used to manufacture false proof of advance leaks. | India News
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thehindubusinessline.com
Telegram stops functioning for users in India but continues to work on VPNs
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.
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gulfnews.com
Telegram’s Pavel Durov slams India’s temporary ban, says 150 million users ‘punished’ without stopping NEET leak scams
Telegram’s Pavel Durov slams India’s temporary ban, says 150 million users are punished while NEET exam leak scams simply move to other apps.
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How Telegram’s ‘edited’ feature became a tool for scammers targeting vulnerable NEET students
To understand government's rationale, it is important to examine the two directives issued to Telegram following interventions by the NTA. | India News
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Watch: Telegram under fire: NTA’s crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026
Telegram’s temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam has sparked a debate over exam security and digital rights. We break down the controversy, Pavel Durov’s response,…
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Govt explains why only Telegram is a problem: Multiple bots, 'most preferred' for terror acts, editing feature
SG said Telegram's bot infrastructure allows information to be disseminated in bulk, enabling creation of sophisticated networks with minimal human oversight | India News
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'Curtailing rights of 150 million Telegram users as one set taking NEET retest?': Delhi High Court
The SG also referred to a government report that described Telegram as a preferred platform for terrorist activities. | India News
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Telegram challenge puts spotlight on Section 69A of the IT Act
The Telegram challenge highlights Section 69A of the IT Act, balancing government authority and freedom of speech in India.