HomeAI · summaries
Storia in 12 fonti
VPN usage spikes in India as government bans Telegram
VPN usage in India surged by 150% after the government blocked Telegram for 150 million users to curb exam-related cheating, according to Proton VPN's general manager.
Confronto fonti
6 prospettive sulla stessa storiaTimeline cronologica
- ·
channelnewsasia.com
India temporarily blocks Telegram app over medical exam fraud
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…
- ·
independent.co.uk
Why has India suddenly banned Telegram?
Indian government cracks down on channels on the Telegram app offering fake entrance exam questions for a hefty fee
- ·
thenationalnews.com
India suspends Telegram over medical entrance exam fraud concerns | The National
Ban runs until June 22 after national tests finish
- ·
economictimes.indiatimes.com
India Telegram Ban Update: Founder Pavel Durov says 'ban hasn't stopped anything, leaks just moved...'
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.…
- ·
Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use, report says
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…
- ·
thenextweb.com
Telegram challenges India’s order temporarily blocking the app
Telegram has gone to the Delhi High Court over a government order blocking it until 22 June, tied to alleged cheating on India’s NEET-UG medical exam.
- ·
Telegram stops working for existing users in India but operational on VPN
Telegram access is temporarily blocked in India for existing users. This action aims to prevent paper leaks for the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The app has been removed…
- ·
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.
- ·
rnz.co.nz
Telegram challenging Indian government order that temporarily blocks its use
Messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in a New Delhi court challenging an Indian government order that has temporarily blocked use of the platform in an effort to prevent…
- ·
newsbytesapp.com
Telegram blocked in India but VPNs keep it alive
Telegram has been temporarily blocked in India to prevent NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks, though the app remains accessible via VPNs, impacting millions of users nationwide.
- ·
bleepingcomputer.com
India's Telegram ban hit the UAE too. Here's how to get around it
India has banned Telegram until June 22 after the app was used to circulate leaked exam papers. CEO Pavel Durov accuses telecom Reliance of BGP hijacking that disrupted the app as…
- ·
aljazeera.com
Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional
India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.
- ·
VPN usage spikes in India as government bans Telegram
VPN usage in India surged by 150% after the government blocked Telegram for 150 million users to curb exam-related cheating, according to Proton VPN's general manager.
- ·
hindustantimes.com
India, Russia, China: Why so many countries have banned or suspended Telegram
Governments across the globe have acted against popular messaging app Telegram, the latest being India. | India News
- ·
techcrunch.com
Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps | TechCrunch
Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.