Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:49pm on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday India
The Central Government told the Delhi High Court that Telegram has evolved into a “new dark web,” arguing that its anonymity and encryption make it difficult to trace criminal activities. The remarks came as the Centre defended its temporary ban on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Authorities claimed organised cheating networks used Telegram to spread fake papers and defraud students, necessitating stricter action. Telegram has challenged the restrictions in court, while the government insists the measures are aimed at safeguarding examination integrity and protecting millions of candidates. (PC: The Times of India)
