Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026

Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative ...

Telegram ban lifted in India: App returns to Play Store and Apple App Store, users may need to do this to start sending messages

Telegram services are gradually returning in India. The app is available again on app stores while users facing message ...

Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps

Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.
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Telegram removed from Play Store in India ahead of NEET-UG re-exam; Apple likely next

Telegram has been temporarily removed from the Google Play Store in India following a government order ahead of the NEET-UG ...
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Telegram ban in India sparks VPN rush as Proton VPN, Signal downloads surge after NEET restriction

India's temporary Telegram ban over NEET exam fraud concerns has led to a sharp surge in VPN downloads, with Proton VPN and ...

VPN downloads surged after Telegram restriction over NEET-UG fraud concerns

The temporary Telegram restriction triggered a surge in VPN downloads, highlighting how users respond when access to digital platforms is suddenly disrupted ...