The major news headlines of the day and more for June 18, 2026.

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.

NTA defends Telegram ban as app challenges legality in Delhi HC, citing misuse concerns ahead of NEET exams.

The Delhi High Court is reviewing Telegram's challenge to a temporary ban imposed before the NEET re-examination. The government blocked the platform to prevent cheating and the…