India's government defended its temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a 'Frankenstein' platform used by criminals. The air force is involved in transporting NEET-UG retest papers amid exam leak controversy. Meanwhile, PM Modi and Donald Trump reported significant progress on a US-India trade deal.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a temporary government ban imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the ban affects millions of users, while the government claims due process was followed.
The Indian government told the Delhi High Court that Telegram has become a 'new dark web,' making it difficult to track criminals. This statement came as Telegram challenged a temporary ban imposed ahead of the NEET-UG retest, affecting over 150 million users.
India banned Telegram on June 16 due to alleged NEET exam paper leaks, accusing the platform of failing to remove channels offering leaked papers. Telegram challenged the ban, citing free speech rights, and disputed meeting records with the IT Ministry.
Kahramanmaraş'ta 10 kişiyi öldüren İsa Aras Mersinli'nin saldırı öncesi Telegram'da canlı yayın yaptığına dair dijital izler bulundu. Soruşturmada Belçika ve İngiltere bağlantıları da tespit edildi.
Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow's oil refinery for the second time this week, causing damage, while Russia retaliated with missile strikes on Kyiv. The refinery attack exacerbates Russia's fuel crisis, prompting it to import fuel by sea.
Moscou relatou a derrubada de mais de 50 drones em um ataque que atingiu a refinaria de petróleo da cidade e um shopping center. Kiev também sofreu ataques, com alertas de ataque aéreo e uma morte relatada em Sumy.
Refinaria de petróleo em Moscou é alvo de drones ucranianos nesta quinta-feira (18), segundo ataque na semana. Kiev também sofreu ataques de mísseis russos. Líderes do G7 discutiram novas sanções contra a Rússia e apoio à Ucrânia.
Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's ban on Telegram, imposed ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government cited "shocking material" and examination-related activities on the app, while Telegram argued the blanket ban violates Article 14 and affects 150 million users.
Минобороны Украины подтвердило задержание владельца Telegram-канала "Труха" Максима Лавриненко сотрудниками военкомата. Ведомство отрицает личную причастность министра обороны Михаила Федорова к задержанию, заявив, что оно произошло во время проверки документов полицией и военкоматом.
Reliance Jio has denied allegations of sabotaging Telegram access outside India, as claimed by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov alleged BGP hijacking was used, linking it to a competitive war with Meta, which has a stake in Jio. Experts noted ambiguity in Durov's statements, with one snapshot mentioning Reliance Communications (AS18101) and not Reliance Jio Infocomm (AS55836). Jio stated it adheres to global best practices for network operations.
Messaging app Telegram has filed a lawsuit in New Delhi, challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked its platform to prevent exam fraud. Telegram argues the ban is unconstitutional and a disproportionate restriction on free speech for its 150 million Indian users.
Telegram has filed a legal challenge in New Delhi against India's temporary ban on its app, imposed to curb exam fraud. The company argues the ban infringes on users' free speech and constitutional rights, punishing millions of users instead of those responsible for leaks.
Messaging platform Telegram has challenged an Indian government order temporarily blocking the app ahead of a retest of the NEET medical entrance examination. Telegram claims over 150 million users are affected by the ban, which the government imposed due to alleged use by cheating rackets.
İstanbul'da bir AVM'deki kafeteryada oturan galerici ve iş insanı Barış A., 16 yaşındaki E.T. tarafından silahlı saldırıya uğrayarak bacağından yaralandı. Şüpheli, azmettiricilerin Telegram'daki 'infaz grubu' üzerinden kendisine saldırıyı planladıklarını iddia etti.
Администратор украинского Telegram-канала «Труха» Максим Лавриненко заявил о своем задержании и мобилизации сотрудниками ТЦК. Он утверждает, что приказ отдал министр обороны, и жалуется на угрозы от советника главы Минобороны. Лавриненко расследовал случаи коррупции в оборонной сфере.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a "new trick" to stop paper leaks that punishes students instead of those responsible. The ban, ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, restricts access to the platform used by millions for study materials.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a diversionary tactic that targets students instead of paper leak networks. He argues the ban inconveniences students using the platform for education and won't stop exam fraud.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's decision to block Telegram until June 22, 2026, citing its use in NEET-UG cheating rackets. He alleges the government is targeting students instead of the "paper leak mafia." Telegram has challenged the ban in the Delhi High Court.
India has temporarily blocked Telegram access for existing users and delisted it from app stores to prevent paper leaks for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The app remains functional via VPNs, affecting millions of users.
Telegram has sued the Indian government after it was temporarily banned days before a crucial medical entrance exam retest. The government cited concerns over leaked exam papers, but Telegram's CEO called the ban a "mistake" that punishes millions of users.
Russian messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's temporary ban on the platform. The ban was imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-test due to concerns over exam-related content circulation.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claims Reliance Group and WhatsApp lobbied to ban his app in India and that Reliance is disrupting Telegram access globally. A telecom source refutes this, citing confusion between Reliance entities. India ordered Telegram's delisting to curb exam paper leaks.
İstanbul'da bir iş insanının bacağına silahla ateş eden 16 yaşındaki E.T. tutuklandı. Saldırganın olaydan önce "Dövmen çok güzel abi" diyerek yaklaştığı ve ardından ateş ettiği belirlendi. Olayla ilgili bir kişi daha gözaltına alındı.
