India temporarily restricts access to the Telegram messaging app as it prepares for a retake of a major nationwide entrance examination, according to multiple reports. The move is presented by Indian authorities as a measure to prevent exam fraud and cheating connected to the app. Several outlets report that the restriction is time-limited and is tied to the period around the exam retake. TechCrunch adds further detail, saying the order includes a nationwide ban on Telegram until June 22 and requires users to disable Telegram’s message editing feature. The action follows a recent examination scandal reported by some outlets, with authorities pointing to the use of messaging channels during exams. CNBC and Engadget describe the ban as a temporary step aimed at reducing opportunities for students to coordinate or share information improperly. Overall, the reports describe a regulatory intervention targeting Telegram’s functionality and availability during the exam window, with the stated goal of limiting cheating while the examination process restarts.