Telegram temporarily blocked in India over NEET exam fraud; NTA backs government action
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ET Online
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Summary
Telegram has been temporarily restricted in India until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on the circulation of fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam-related fraud. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued directions under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, acting on recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NTA welcomed the move, citing misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper leaks ahead of the June 21 re-test.
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MeitY, acting on the agency's recommendations, issued directions under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
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