The Times of India

'Then how am I using it?' Nisarg Adhikary, online users claim Telegram accessible in India despite ban

Despite a government ban until June 22, Telegram appears to be accessible in India, with users reporting normal app function. Cybersecurity experts suggest the platform's design, allowing proxy and VPN use, makes a complete shutdown difficult. The ban targets alleged cheating rackets ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination, with Telegram also asked to disable its message-editing feature.