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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Telegram users across India continued to report access problems on June 23, with many saying the messaging platform remained largely unusable despite expectations that temporary restrictions linked to the NEET-UG re-examination process would have ended. From the early hours of Monday, social media platforms witnessed a surge of posts from users questioning why Telegram services had not been fully restored. Several individuals claimed they were unable to exchange messages, while others reported difficulties accessing the platform's website and downloading the application through official channels. The ongoing disruption has led to widespread uncertainty, particularly among students, professionals…

New Delhi: In a significant ruling on the balance between digital freedoms and examination security, the Delhi High Court has upheld the Centre’s decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram during the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The court ruled that the government’s action was based on legitimate concerns and was proportionate to the objective of preventing large-scale malpractice. Dismissing Telegram’s petition against the order, Justice Tejas Karia observed that the restrictions were carefully designed and did not exceed what was necessary under the circumstances. Authorities had moved to block the messaging platform after receiving inputs that organised networks…