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India temporarily blocks Telegram app over medical exam fraud

India temporarily blocks Telegram app over medical exam fraud

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Published: June 16, 2026 20:39:07 IST

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By Munsif Vengattil and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI, June 16 (Reuters) – India has temporarily blocked the Telegram messaging app, saying it was used to try to defraud candidates for a national medical

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