Blocking Telegram a bad idea: CBSE OSM whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant flags NTA's ‘incompetency’
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Summary
The Centre has temporarily restricted access to Telegram in India ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right