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Access to the Telegram platform in India has been restricted until June 22, 2026, following recommendations made by the National Testing Agency (NTA), as authorities intensify efforts to curb fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, NTA said it welcomed the directions issued in respect of Telegram in India. According to the agency, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has ordered a temporary restriction on access to the platform under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The restriction will remain in force until June 22, covering the day of the re-examination and its immediate aftermath.
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