Temporary Ban On Telegram In Move To Curb Paper Leak Ahead Of NEET Exam
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Summary
NTA supports temporary Telegram restrictions in India to prevent exam fraud ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on June 21.
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Type Research
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right