Al Jazeera English • June 17, 2026 14:52

Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional

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India blocked Telegram after exam paper leaks, prompting the legal challenge.

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Tue 07:09 - France 24

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

Tue 09:14 - DW All

India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam

Tue 09:14 - DW Top

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

Wed 09:56 - DW All

India: Telegram to challenge government order blocking app

Wed 09:56 - DW Top

India: Telegram to challenge government order blocking app

Wed 14:52 - Al Jazeera English

Telegram challenges India app ban, calls move unconstitutional

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12:25

India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns

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DW All

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09:56

India: Telegram to challenge government order blocking app

Telegram has reportedly challenged the Indian government's order to temporarily block the popular messaging app ahead of the NEET medical entrance exam.

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 …

DW Top

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09:56

India: Telegram to challenge government order blocking app

Telegram has reportedly challenged the Indian government's order to temporarily block the popular messaging app ahead of the NEET medical entrance exam.

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 …

France 24

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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 …