Centre urges Telegram to curb illegal channels, citing inadequate measures amid concerns over organized cheating networks.

The remarks were made in a counter affidavit filed in response to Telegram's petition challenging the government's decision to temporarily restrict access to the platform ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG retest.

The central government had temporarily blocked Telegram until June 22, after the platform’s “non-responsiveness” in aiding the ongoing probe into the May 3 NEET-UG paper leak and for curbing the spread of fraudulent claims of access to the June 21 re-examination paper by handles on the platform.

The Central government has told the Delhi High Court that instant messaging platform Telegram is becoming the new dark web, linking criminals and enabling their

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, saying how the ri

SG said Telegram's bot infrastructure allows information to be disseminated in bulk, enabling creation of sophisticated networks with minimal human oversight

As a long-time Telegram user, I can't tell you how disappointed I was years ago when I installed the app for the first time and went looking for the companion Wear OS app only to discover that there wasn't one.

India, June 16 -- Telegram has been temporarily blocked in India until June 22 ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. The move comes after the National Testing Agency (NTA) raised concerns over fake paper leak claims and exam-related scams allegedly being spread through the platform.