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Telegram Challenges Ban in Court, CEO Questions Government Move

New Delhi: The temporary restriction imposed on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination has sparked a major debate, with the platform now challenging the decision in the Delhi High Court.

The Indian government suspended access to Telegram until June 22, citing concerns that certain groups were using the platform to spread fake paper leak claims and scam students during the examination process.

Telegram, however, argues that blocking the entire platform is an excessive measure. The company maintains that authorities should target specific channels and accounts involved in illegal activities rather than affecting millions of legitimate users.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized the move, saying that more than 150 million users in India are being punished while those responsible for paper leaks can simply migrate to other applications.

The legal battle has now reached the Delhi High Court, where the validity and proportionality of the government's decision will come under scrutiny.
 

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UP MLC Election Result 2026: Counting Underway for 11 Seats, Independent Candidate Clashes with Police in Meerut

  • Counting is underway for 11 UP Legislative Council seats across seven centres, with 152 candidates in the fray. In Meerut, independent candidate Vikrant Vashisht argued with police over mobile phone restrictions, while BJP candidates expressed confidence in the results.
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