Government bans Telegram until June 22 to curb cheating ahead of NEET re-test
The Telegram messaging app has been temporarily blocked in India by the government ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-test, citing its alleged use by organised cheating rackets. NTA says fraudsters sold fake papers, spread misinformation and exploited Telegram's editing feature to create fabricated "evidence" of paper leaks after examinations.
16 Jun 05:07 · India Today