India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

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India has temporarily banned Telegram as authorities investigate how exam papers leaked ahead of the NEET medical entrance test, one of the country's most competitive and high-stakes assessments. The government's move follows the decision to scrap the entire exam after allegations that question papers circulated on social media before test day, prompting massive public protests from students and families. Officials believe the messaging app played a role in distributing the leaked materials. The ban reflects escalating concerns about exam security and the use of encrypted platforms to compromise what should be a level playing field for hundreds of thousands of test-takers across India.