New Delhi/IBNS, June 16 -- The government has temporarily suspended access to Telegram in India as a precautionary measure ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, according to media reports.

Telegram Restricted Until June 22

As part of the preventive measures, the ministry has suspended Telegram services across the country until June 22.

In addition, Telegram has reportedly been directed to disable the message-editing feature for already-posted messages until June 30, 2026, to prevent the alteration of content that could be used to mislead candidates or obstruct investigations.

NEET-UG Re-Examination Scheduled for June 21

Authorities are taking extra precautions to ensure the...