Al Jazeera English • June 16, 2026 12:25

India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns

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India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

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India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam

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India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam

Tue 12:25 - Al Jazeera English

India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns

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09:14

India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam

The Indian government said Telegram was used to "defraud candidates" taking the NEET medical entrance exam. The messaging app, which is very popular in the country, is due to be …

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09:14

India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam

The Indian government said Telegram was used to "defraud candidates" taking the NEET medical entrance exam. The messaging app, which is very popular in the country, is due to be …

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07:09

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent …