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Google restores Telegram on Play Store as government ban ended midnight June 22
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that on June 23 morning Google relisted the app after MeitY's Section 69A block expired following NEET re-examination on June 21, though Apple App Store delisting continued until around 10 am IST with no immediate Apple response.
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What It Means For You
- Telegram is back on Google Play after NEET re-test.
- Message editing restriction runs till June 30.
- Apple App Store restoration may follow separately.
What's Happening
- Google restored Telegram on June 23 morning.
- Government ban expired at midnight June 22.
- No leak reports emerged from June 21 re-exam.
Ban Rationale
- Block followed fake NEET paper circulation concerns.
- MeitY used Section 69A of the IT Act.
- Delhi HC upheld the temporary restriction.
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