- The Indian government has challenged Telegram's operations within the country, prompting the founder to comment on the platform's ban.
- The Central Government is scrutinizing the Telegram platform due to its criminal usage and is represented in court.
The Centre accused Telegram of being a cybercrime hub, leading to a legal challenge against the temporary ban in India.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
The Centre accused Telegram of being a cybercrime hub, leading to a legal challenge against the temporary ban in India.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dhruv Mehta appeared in a Delhi court hearing challenging the temporary ban on Telegram.Sub-event
Centre accuses Telegram of being a cybercrime hub, prompting a legal challenge.1 source
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The entities involved
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Telegram
instant messaging service
- India
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Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
computer crime prevention organization in India
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