Indian authorities have blocked the Telegram messaging app, impacting approximately 150 million users. The action was taken to prevent cheating during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the country’s medical college entrance exam, which is being re-administered on June 21st. This follows concerns about the platform being used to facilitate fraud in previous iterations of the exam. Officials aim to ensure the integrity of the testing process and prevent the dissemination of leaked question papers or other unfair advantages. The move represents a significant restriction on communication for a large segment of the Indian population. It is unclear when Telegram will be restored, but the block is directly linked to preventing further exam irregularities. This is the latest measure taken by the government to address widespread concerns about cheating in high-stakes national exams.