Telegram challenges centre’s order that temporarily blocks its use

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Messaging app ​Telegram has filed a ‌petition successful tribunal ​challenging the centre’s bid that has temporarily blocked usage ‌of the level successful ‌an effort to forestall NEET UG ‌exam ⁠fraud.

The tribunal agreed to perceive the substance connected an urgent ground aft the advocator raised the aforesaid substance during different hearing. Justice Tejas Karia is scheduled to perceive the matter

The blocking ​of the ‌app, which began connected Tuesday (June 16, 2026) and volition tally until June ‌22, was enactment ​in spot to halt candidates ⁠for NEET exam cheating from connected ‌exams.

Telegram did not instantly respond to a Reuters petition for comment.

Last month, the authorities cancelled the NEET UG entranceway exam aft authorities said they were investigating allegations that its questions had been leaked.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Published - June 17, 2026 01:23 p.m. IST

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