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Al Jazeera English

Indian court denies appeal regarding Telegram app ban

An Indian court has denied an appeal related to the ban on the Telegram app. The ruling is based on claims from the Indian government that the app's channels were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.

Deutsche Welle

Indian Government Criticizes Telegram as a Threat

The Indian government has criticized Telegram, calling it a 'monster' amid its temporary ban in the country. The Air Force is also involved in securing NEET-UG retests, while Modi and Trump are nearing a trade agreement.

Al Jazeera English

Telegram files legal challenge against India's app ban

Telegram has initiated a legal challenge against the Indian government's ban on its app, which was implemented due to exam paper leaks. The company contends that the ban violates constitutional rights.

TechCrunch

India imposes temporary ban on Telegram amid exam fraud concerns

The Indian government has announced a temporary nationwide ban on the messaging app Telegram, set to last until June 22, 2026. The ban is accompanied by a requirement for the app to disable its message editing feature, aimed at addressing concerns related to exam fraud.