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India Blocks Telegram Over Exam Fraud

Updated 2026-06-16 12:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

India has temporarily blocked the messaging app Telegram until Monday due to concerns over student exam fraud. The move follows a satirical protest movement by youth activists known as the Cockroach Janta Party.

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India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns

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2026-06-16 12:25 UTC