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India Temporarily Blocks Telegram Ahead of NEET Re-Test Amid Cheating Concerns

India Temporarily Blocks Telegram Ahead of NEET Re-Test Amid Cheating Concerns

India imposed a weeklong block on Telegram on June 16 under Section 69A after the NTA flagged exam-cheating rackets using the app, according to reports. Founder Pavel Durov criticized the decision as overbroad, while the app’s moderation practices have drawn scrutiny over time.

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Why Telegram Is Facing A Ban In India: A Look At Its Troubled History