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  1. The government temporarily blocked Telegram in India due to its use by candidates during exams, following NTA recommendations.
  2. The government temporarily blocked Telegram in India due to its use by candidates during exams, following NTA recommendations.
  3. The government temporarily blocked Telegram in India due to its use by candidates during exams, following NTA recommendations.
  4. The government temporarily blocked Telegram in India due to its use by candidates during exams, following NTA recommendations.

The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.

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The Modi government temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, which was criticized by the All India Trinamool Congress.

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Narendra ModiAll India Trinamool CongressTelegramNational Testing AgencyMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyGovernment of IndiaIndia

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  1. Indian government blocks Telegram due to exam fraud.1 source
  2. Solicitor General argued Telegram's bot architecture is susceptible to bulk dissemination.1 source
  3. India banned Telegram over concerns about exam leaks.1 source
  4. Centre justified blocking Telegram using I4C inputs after leaks were shared.1 source
  5. Government orders restrict Telegram operation in India due to NEET UG 2026 exam use.1 source
  6. Allegations of intentional sabotage are linked to temporary usage restrictions on Telegram in India.1 source
  7. India temporarily banned the Telegram messaging app, drawing criticism from the TMC.1 source
  8. Political leaders criticized the government's decision to ban Telegram in India.1 source
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  1. The ban on Telegram in India is now complicated by the need to utilize the Indian Air Force for question paper transport.1 source
  2. Government orders issued to restrict Telegram app usage.1 source
  3. Government order temporarily blocked Telegram in India for exam purposes.1 source
  4. India blocked Telegram due to fraud and paper leaks.1 source
  5. Politician Rahul Gandhi criticized the NTA's ban on Telegram in India.1 source

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