India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns (opens original article in a new tab)

India temporarily banned Telegram over concerns it was being used for exam paper leaks, prompting criticism from users and rights groups.

• India temporarily blocked Telegram over concerns of exam paper leaks
• NTA stated that Telegram was used by cheating rackets to defraud candidates
• Internet users and rights activists criticized the ban as ineffective and harmful to legitimate users