India just hit pause on Telegram ahead of a high-stakes medical exam retest (opens original article in a new tab)

India temporarily blocked Telegram before a medical exam retest, citing cheating risks, while the app's CEO criticized the move as ineffective and harmful to users.

• India blocked Telegram ahead of NEET retest due to cheating concerns
• Telegram founder criticized the ban as punishing users, not perpetrators
• NEET scandal led to protests and suicide reports among students