# India Shuts Down Telegram Amid Exam Fraud

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-shuts-down-telegram-amid-exam-fraud/  
Published: 2026-06-16  
Updated: 2026-06-16  
Author: Rahul Roy

India has triggered a nationwide Telegram blackout through June 22. The government claims the app is a hotbed for organized exam cheating rings targeting national medical entrance tests. Authorities are also demanding the platform disable message-editing features to stop the spread of fake leaks. While officials push for integrity, millions of users face massive disruption as digital security battles educational chaos.