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Centre defended temporary suspension of Telegram services ahead of NEET (UG) re-examination before the Delhi High Court, citing repeated misuse for paper leaks, cyber fraud and public order risks, and emergency IT Act blocking powers were unavoidable after alternatives failed

Ahead of the of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the Delhi High Court scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday afternoon. A plea has been filed by messaging platform Telegram challenging the Centre's decision to temporarily suspend its services across India.

Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The company said more than 150 million users were affected by the order, which remains in force until June 22.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Reliance may have been involved in efforts to ban the messaging platform in India and disrupt access abroad. An industry source rejected the claims as misinformation, saying Durov had confused Reliance Communications with Jio.

A NEET aspirant from Delhi allegedly died by suicide days before the June 21 re-examination. The incident has renewed concerns about the mental well-being of students facing intense academic pressure amid the ongoing controversy over the medical entrance examination.

Telegram has stopped functioning for many users in India after a temporary government restriction ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. However, cybersecurity experts say the app remains accessible through VPNs, while CEO Pavel Durov questioned the effectiveness of the ban.

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP government of failing accountability over multiple exam irregularities and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. He also criticised the Telegram curbs ahead of NEET-UG re-exam and alleged widespread paper leak issues

The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised the government's temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, calling them disproportionate and ineffective. It argued that targeted action against fraudulent channels was sufficient and demanded transparency regarding the legal basis for the curbs

He directed strict action against fake Telegram channels spreading misinformation related to the medical-entrance exam.

Hyderabad She Teams secured convictions in two harassment cases involving repeated abuse through phone calls and social media platforms. The court sentenced both accused to simple imprisonment and imposed fines for causing mental distress to women victims.

CloudSEK has warned of a new cyber fraud technique that manipulates Android devices, intercepts OTPs and bypasses UPI security; UPI custodian NPCI says robust safeguards exist to manage such risks

India has mandated active SIM linkage for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, citing rising digital fraud. While telecom operators have welcomed the move for enhancing traceability, major tech firms have urged the government to pause implementation and review legal concerns

A 20-year-old Yakutpura resident lost more than ₹1 lakh after falling for a Telegram honeytrap scam in which a fraudster posed as a woman offering paid companionship. After repeated payment demands and threats, he realised the fraud and approached Cybercrime Police.

Hyderabad Police warn that fake Android apps shared through WhatsApp, SMS and social media are stealing personal and banking details. These apps copy official services, capture OTPs and even control phones. People are urged to avoid unknown links and report suspicious activity

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 55 suspects across eight States and facilitated Rs 62.34 lakh refunds to victims during October. The accused operated 61 bank accounts linked to Rs 107 crore in transactions and 136 nationwide cybercrime cases

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit warned citizens against rising online trading scams run via Telegram and WhatsApp. Fraudsters lure victims with false profit dashboards and demand repeated processing fees. Police urged investors to verify platforms and report scams to 1930.

Deepak Kumar had fraudulently supplied a bank account to cyber fraudsters through Telegram platform on a commission basis

The 22-year-old, who invested Rs 2.12 lakh in a so-called job of giving reviews on Google search engine, realized that he was duped only when he could not withdraw the funds from his account

The arrested individual has been identified as 22-year-old Pathi Manikanta from Y.S.R Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. He is involved in crypto and mule account trading and maintained contact with crypto traders, agents, and Chinese nationals. Meanwhile, the suspect’s associates from Haryana are on the run, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.