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Telegram CEO Criticizes India's Temporary Ban Ahead of NEET Re-Test
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban of the app ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination, stating that leaks simply moved to other platforms. The National Testing Agency (NTA) welcomed the restrictions, citing a Telegram racket involved in paper leaks.
16 Jun, 15:37 — 16 Jun, 16:18
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual77d ago
'Hasn't stopped anything': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on ban before NEET re-test
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‘Leaks moved to other apps’: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticises temporary ban ahead of NEET-UG re-exam
Pavel Durov said that the ban affects and “punishes” 150M+ ordinary users in India and not those who leaked the papers.
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual77d ago
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Reacts To India Ban Until NEET Re-Test
The move, which covers the period of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 and its immediate aftermath, follows recommendations from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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First report: ndtv · 16 Jun, 15:37|Full coverage: 3 · 40m|Window: 40m
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