India Blocks Telegram App in Connection with University Entrance Exams

India has started restricting the messaging app Telegram, using a law that permits blocking access to websites and apps "in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India," according to Reuters.

The move is reportedly connected to university entrance exams, though further details on the specific reasons or the extent of the blockage have not been disclosed. Telegram is one of the most widely used communication platforms in India, and its restriction could affect millions of users.

The law invoked by the authorities allows for blocking access when necessary to protect national sovereignty, security, or public order. This is not the first time India has restricted digital services; several other platforms have been blocked previously.

The development has sparked significant debate, with experts raising concerns about freedom of speech and access to information in the digital age.