Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticised India’s temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG re-test, arguing that the move punishes millions of ordinary users while failing to stop the spread of leaked exam papers.In a post on X on Tuesday, Durov re»»»

NEW DELHI, June 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco »»»

NEW DELHI: India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, spar»»»

India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, sparked outrage»»»

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh on Tuesday defended the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram ahead of the re-NEET-UG 2026 examination, saying there was "no option" left as the platform was being misused by fraudsters »»»

Students in India have spent years preparing for exams to secure professional careers, with pressure intensified by limited opportunities and intense competition. (AFP pic) NEW DELHI: India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance ex»»»

An Indian Army helicopter conducted a trial landing at the Tirunelveli Armed Reserve Ground in Tamil Nadu as part of preparations to transport NEET-UG 2026 question papers under enhanced security arrangements. The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question pape»»»

The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that the re-examination would be conducted on June 21. NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Indian Army helicopter to transport question papers to Tirunelveli amid tight securityTi»»»

New Delhi: India blocked access to Telegram messenger on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, after a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, spar»»»

New Delhi: In a major move aimed at curbing examination-related fraud, the Central government has imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform Telegram across India until June 22, following recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA). The measure has been taken to prevent al»»»