Centre Restricts Telegram Access Till June 22 Ahead Of NEET Re-Exam

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • MeitY has temporarily restricted access to Telegram in India until June 22, 2026
  • The platform has also been directed to disable its message-editing feature until June 30 to curb alleged exam-related fraud and misinformation linked to NEET (UG) 2026
  • Authorities said organised cheating networks allegedly used Telegram to sell fake access to exam papers, spread misinformation and fabricate evidence of paper leaks