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NTA, IIT Madras Director Justify Telegram Curb, Say Platform's Vulnerability Was Used In Past
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The testing agency has assured all NEET aspirants in a social media post today that extensive arrangements are in place for a safe and secure exam.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Telegram Is "Like Frankenstein": Centre Defends Move To Block Platform
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
"Telegram has become the new dark web... Criminals have rapidly adopted Telegram to post links on channels that connect to dark web forums," the Centre told the HIgh Court today
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www.ndtv.com
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Uttarakhand Man Used Telegram, Signal To Promote Radical Ideology, Arrested
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Aaquil Jameel
The arrested accused, identified as Mohd Salauddin, son of Abdul Malik and a resident of Majra Sila in Udham Singh Nagar district, was taken into custody by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF).
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www.ndtv.com
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VPN Searches Spike After Telegram Ban In India
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Subham Singh
Until June 15, search interest was at zero, indicating no notable demand. But on June 16, as the restrictions began, the numbers started rising rapidly from 0 to 5, then 18, 28, and peaking at 99 within hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Targeted, Tied To NEET Re-exam Window": Centre Defends Telegram Ban
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ashwine Kumar Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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'Other Social Media Platforms Also Need Regulation': NEET Aspirant On Telegram Restriction
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: A NEET aspirant from Delhi said restricting access to Telegram was a positive step but not a complete solution to the problem.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Every Step Will Be Taken In Interest Of 22 Lakh Young Minds: Exam Body Chief On Telegram Ban
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Access to Telegram has been restricted across India until June 22 as part of measures aimed at preventing cheating and curbing the activities of alleged exam fraud networks ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21
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www.ndtv.com/education
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From Telegram Ban To IAF Ferrying Paper: A Recap To Re-NEET 2026 "Foolproof" Preparations
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
Re-NEET 2026: Officials are directed to maintain strict vigilance around examination centres, including close monitoring of xerox shops located nearby.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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'Reliance, WhatsApp Behind Efforts To Ban Telegram In India': CEO Pavel Durov
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Telegram CEO claims Reliance sabotages access outside India and lobbies against Telegram.
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www.ndtv.com
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'There Is No Leaked Paper': IIT Madras Director Flags Rs 10 Lakh NEET Scam
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti warns students against scams promising leaked NEET UG 2026 re-exam papers on Telegram channels.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Telegram In Delhi High Court Over Centre's 'Temporary Ban' For NEET Re-Test
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
The testing body - under fire after a string of leaked papers - said the restrictions are meant to tackle organised cheating rackets and the spread of fake messages related to the examination.
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www.ndtv.com
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Reacts To India Ban Until NEET Re-Test
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- India News | Edited by Samiran Mishra
The move, which covers the period of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 and its immediate aftermath, follows recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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www.ndtv.com
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As Centre Puts Curbs On Telegram, Cybersecurity Researcher Nisarga Reacts
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The NTA reiterated that no examination paper had been leaked and warned that any claims offering advance access to question papers were fraudulent.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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MeitY Temporarily Blocks Telegram in India Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Telegram has been temporarily banned in India, ahead of the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination for the undergraduate (UG) medical aspirants, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is schedueld to take place on June 21. the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued directions under Sec...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Paper Leaks, 127 Channels, Edited Messages: Why Telegram Was Banned Over NEET
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Education | Reported by Ravish Ranjan Shukla, Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The government has clearly stated that the NEET re-examination will be conducted securely, transparently, and without any irregularities.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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NTA, IIT Madras Director Justify Telegram Curb, Say Platform's Vulnerability Was Used In Past
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The testing agency has assured all NEET aspirants in a social media post today that extensive arrangements are in place for a safe and secure exam.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Telegram Is "Like Frankenstein": Centre Defends Move To Block Platform
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
"Telegram has become the new dark web... Criminals have rapidly adopted Telegram to post links on channels that connect to dark web forums," the Centre told the HIgh Court today
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www.ndtv.com
-
Uttarakhand Man Used Telegram, Signal To Promote Radical Ideology, Arrested
- Thursday June 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Aaquil Jameel
The arrested accused, identified as Mohd Salauddin, son of Abdul Malik and a resident of Majra Sila in Udham Singh Nagar district, was taken into custody by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF).
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www.ndtv.com
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VPN Searches Spike After Telegram Ban In India
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Subham Singh
Until June 15, search interest was at zero, indicating no notable demand. But on June 16, as the restrictions began, the numbers started rising rapidly from 0 to 5, then 18, 28, and peaking at 99 within hours.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Targeted, Tied To NEET Re-exam Window": Centre Defends Telegram Ban
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ashwine Kumar Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
-
'Other Social Media Platforms Also Need Regulation': NEET Aspirant On Telegram Restriction
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: A NEET aspirant from Delhi said restricting access to Telegram was a positive step but not a complete solution to the problem.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
Every Step Will Be Taken In Interest Of 22 Lakh Young Minds: Exam Body Chief On Telegram Ban
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Access to Telegram has been restricted across India until June 22 as part of measures aimed at preventing cheating and curbing the activities of alleged exam fraud networks ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
From Telegram Ban To IAF Ferrying Paper: A Recap To Re-NEET 2026 "Foolproof" Preparations
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
Re-NEET 2026: Officials are directed to maintain strict vigilance around examination centres, including close monitoring of xerox shops located nearby.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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'Reliance, WhatsApp Behind Efforts To Ban Telegram In India': CEO Pavel Durov
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
Telegram CEO claims Reliance sabotages access outside India and lobbies against Telegram.
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www.ndtv.com
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'There Is No Leaked Paper': IIT Madras Director Flags Rs 10 Lakh NEET Scam
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti warns students against scams promising leaked NEET UG 2026 re-exam papers on Telegram channels.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
Telegram In Delhi High Court Over Centre's 'Temporary Ban' For NEET Re-Test
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- India News | Reported by Nupur Dogra
The testing body - under fire after a string of leaked papers - said the restrictions are meant to tackle organised cheating rackets and the spread of fake messages related to the examination.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Reacts To India Ban Until NEET Re-Test
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- India News | Edited by Samiran Mishra
The move, which covers the period of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 and its immediate aftermath, follows recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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www.ndtv.com
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As Centre Puts Curbs On Telegram, Cybersecurity Researcher Nisarga Reacts
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Education | Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The NTA reiterated that no examination paper had been leaked and warned that any claims offering advance access to question papers were fraudulent.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
MeitY Temporarily Blocks Telegram in India Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima
Telegram has been temporarily banned in India, ahead of the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination for the undergraduate (UG) medical aspirants, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is schedueld to take place on June 21. the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued directions under Sec...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Paper Leaks, 127 Channels, Edited Messages: Why Telegram Was Banned Over NEET
- Tuesday June 16, 2026
- Education | Reported by Ravish Ranjan Shukla, Edited by Aakanksha Singh
The government has clearly stated that the NEET re-examination will be conducted securely, transparently, and without any irregularities.
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www.ndtv.com/education