The Indian government announced the temporary blocking of the messaging app Telegram, citing its use in defrauding candidates participating in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical college admissions. The app is expected to be unblocked after the examination concludes.
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India blocks Telegram ahead of NEET medical entrance exam
The Indian government has temporarily blocked Telegram, stating it was used to defraud candidates in the NEET medical entrance exam. The app is anticipated to be unblocked following the completion of the exam.
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India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam
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India blocks Telegram ahead of NEET medical entrance exam