Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on Whatsapp rival ahead of NEET re-test

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The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement. The National Testing Agency recommended the ban to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.