Google restores Telegram app for Android users in India after temporary ban
Telegram is back on India's Google Play Store after a brief government ban. The restriction, effective until June 22, targeted cheating rackets using the app for NEET-UG 2026 exam scams. The government cited Telegram's features hindering enforcement against question paper leaks and fraudulent activities. While Android users can now download and update, iPhone users await its App Store return. Existing users may need to re-login.
Telegram is back on India's Google Play Store after a brief government ban. The restriction, effective until June 22, targeted cheating rackets using the app for NEET-UG 2026 exam scams. The government cited Telegram's features hindering enforcement against question paper leaks and fraudulent activities. While Android users can now download and update, iPhone users await its App Store return. Existing users may need to re-login.
