India blocks Telegram app over exam leaks
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Indian Ministry of Education
India
June 16, 2026
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India has blocked Telegram until Monday to prevent exam fraud and paper leaks. The government cancelled the NEET undergraduate entrance exam last month due to leaks. A new exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026.
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