India blocks Telegram before retest exam to curb cheating (opens original article in a new tab)

India blocked Telegram ahead of a retest exam to prevent cheating, restricting message-editing features until 30 June. The move followed a scandal where exam papers were leaked through the app, leading to the original exam being scrapped and a separate marking fiasco. The National Testing Agency cited organized cheating rackets as the reason for the restrictions.

• India blocked Telegram before retest exam to prevent cheating
• Message-editing features on Telegram restricted until 30 June
• National Testing Agency cited organized cheating rackets as reason
• NEET exam was previously scrapped due to paper leak scandal
• Central Bureau of Investigation arrested alleged leak mastermind