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India Blocks Telegram Ahead of NEET-UG Retest to Prevent Cheating
India's government has blocked Telegram until June 22, citing a 'time-travel' flaw and the platform's editing features, to prevent cheating ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
17 Jun, 04:10 — 17 Jun, 13:05
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual62d ago
The 'time-travel' flaw that prompted India to block Telegram ahead of NEET-UG retest
A Telegram editing feature is a vulnerability that the NTA said scammers exploit to fabricate evidence of paper leaks.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual62d ago
Daily Briefing: Centre blocks Telegram till June 22 ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
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Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual61d ago
"Targeted, Tied To NEET Re-exam Window": Centre Defends Telegram Ban
Officials stated the ban was a preemptive move to prevent organised fraud and extortion targeting students, rather than an attempt to suppress discussion around paper leaks.
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First report: indian-express · 17 Jun, 04:10|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h
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