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India bans Telegram to combat exam fraud ahead of NEET retest

Jun 16, 2026, 11:23 AM30
(Update: Jun 17, 2026, 2:14 PM)
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India bans Telegram to combat exam fraud ahead of NEET retest

  • India has temporarily blocked the Telegram app due to concerns over its use in exam cheating.
  • The ban was implemented just days before the NEET-UG retest scheduled for June 21, 2026.
  • Critics argue that the ban is ineffective and punishes legitimate users rather than addressing the root causes of exam fraud.
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