Home / TechnologyTechnologyTechCrunchTechnologyTechCrunch·Jun 16, 2026·1 min readIndia temporarily blocks access to Telegram over exam fraud concernsThe restrictions include a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and a requirement to disable the app's message editing feature.View original source — TechCrunch ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldCNBCWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minIndia's solution to entrance exam fraud: A temporary ban on TelegramCNBCHealthThe Next WebHealthJun 16, 2026 · 1 minIndia blocks Telegram until 22 June over medical exam-cheating racketsThe Next WebWorldTimes of IndiaWorldJun 16, 2026 · 1 minTelegram banned in India till June 22, but govt wants one more feature disabledTimes of IndiaHealthFrance 24HealthJun 16, 2026 · 1 minIndia blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concernsFrance 24
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