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Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

Summary

An Indian court has rejected Telegram’s appeal against a temporary ban on the app. India blocked Telegram because officials said it was being used to sell leaked exam questions, causing concern about the fairness of tests.

Key Facts

  • The New Delhi High Court ruled against Telegram after a private hearing with Indian officials.
  • India banned Telegram because channels on the app were selling leaked medical exam questions.
  • The Indian government canceled exam results after allegations of leaked questions.
  • The court said India followed proper legal steps to impose the ban.
  • Telegram has over 150 million users in India, its largest market.
  • Telegram’s founder criticized the ban, saying it punished users even though the leaks were spread elsewhere.
  • Telegram removed more than 900 links related to illegal exam content.
  • Other countries like China and Iran have also banned Telegram for long periods.
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