The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MeitY) direction requiring Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India expired on June 30, 2026. This restriction was imposed alongside the main platform ban (until June 22) to prevent cheating rackets during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The aim was to prevent the creation and circulation of fake paper-leak evidence that could undermine the integrity of the examination process.
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Telegram's Message-Editing Feature Ban in India Ends on June 30; Restrictions Linked to NEET Re-Exam
Key Points
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's (MeitY) direction requiring Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India expired on June 30, 2026
- This restriction was imposed alongside the main platform ban (until June 22) to prevent cheating rackets during the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination
- The aim was to prevent the creation and circulation of fake paper-leak evidence that could undermine the integrity of the examination process
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MeitY: Telegram message-editing feature ban in India until June 30, 2026. Main ban period: until June 22 (during NEET-UG 2026 re-exam). Purpose: prevent cheating rackets, fake paper-leak evidence. Legal basis: IT Act 2000, Section 69A.
