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Technology India Must Review Safe Harbour Rules After Russia's Move Against Telegram Founder, Experts Say
Russia's domestic security agency charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. Legal experts in India told businessline the country should review its intermediary liability regime and Section 79 of the IT Act to prevent misuse of safe harbour protections. Experts also highlighted India's existing powers to act on national security grounds, citing the TikTok ban and Telegram's recent one-week ban during NEET-UG.
Technology Indian Government Expands Scrutiny: Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
The Indian government has sent notices to Telegram and Signal, following a similar notice to WhatsApp, questioning their username feature and how they address fraud and impersonation. WhatsApp defended its feature with built-in safeguards and restricted username reservation for public figures.
Technology Google restores Telegram on Playstore after temporary government ban ends
Google restored the Telegram messaging app on the Playstore on Tuesday morning after a temporary government ban expired at midnight on June 22. The ban was imposed over Telegram's failure to prevent the circulation of fake NEET examination papers. Telegram remains unavailable on Apple's Appstore as of 10 am.
Technology Telegram Challenges Indian Government Order That Temporarily Blocks App to Prevent Exam Fraud
Messaging app Telegram has filed a court petition challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocks the platform to prevent medical school exam fraud. The block runs from June 16 to June 22, 2026, following the cancellation of a key undergraduate medical entrance exam due to alleged question leaks.
Technology Telegram Blocked in India for NEET Exam, But Remains Accessible via VPN
Telegram has stopped working for existing users in India after the government ordered its temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The app continues to function via VPN. Industry experts and Telegram's CEO have criticised the move, with Durov alleging lobbying by Reliance Group and WhatsApp.