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India Blocks Telegram Over Medical Exam Fraud Concerns
2 sourcesFirst reported 1 month agoUpdated 1 month ago
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- India has temporarily banned Telegram until June 22, 2026.
- The ban is linked to allegations of fraud during the NEET medical entrance exam.
- The government claims the platform was used to defraud candidates.
- The restriction was implemented under strict provisions of IT law.
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