India temporarily bans Telegram over exam cheating concerns

India's government ordered a temporary ban on the Telegram messaging app. The ban was announced due to concerns that the platform was being used to facilitate exam cheating. Officials said the measure aims to protect the integrity of upcoming examinations. The order directs internet service providers to block access to Telegram in the country. The ban is described as temporary, pending further investigation. Telegram has not issued a response at the time of reporting. The move follows previous actions by Indian authorities against platforms suspected of aiding fraud. Stakeholders will watch for any impact on users and on the upcoming exams. The ban could be lifted once authorities are satisfied that the risk has been mitigated.