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India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears
Medium
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India temporarily blocked access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns about cheating during a nationwide rerun of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam. Authorities cited instances of scammers using Telegram to distribute fake exam questions and fraudulent access to leaked papers, leading to widespread protests and investigations. The block, coupled with disabling the message-editing feature, aimed to safeguard the integrity of the examination.
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