Telegram services have been restored in India after a temporary nationwide restriction, allowing users to resume messaging and app access. However, the message-editing feature for old posts remains disabled until June 30 as a precaution. The action follows concerns over exam-leak related misuse of the platform during NEET (UG) 2026 exam period.

Telegram services have been restored in India, with users now able to chat and access other features on the platform once again after a temporary nationwide restriction. The messaging app's listing has returned to the Google Play Store in India, though it remains unavailable on Apple's App Store (at the time of writing). It is likely to go live in sometime for iPhone users as well.

Message-editing feature stays restricted till June 30

While general access has been restored, one specific feature continues to face restrictions. Telegram's message-editing function for previously sent texts will remain disabled in India until June 30, as a precautionary measure. The restriction targets a specific method that had been used to fabricate fake exam-leak evidence, editing old posts after an examination to insert the actual question paper while retaining the original timestamp. Normal use of the app for sending and receiving new messages is not affected by this continuing restriction.

Why was Telegram banned in the first place?