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Telegram's Durov says India punishing 150 million users after country temporarily bans messaging app

India has temporarily restricted access to the messaging app Telegram in an effort to prevent exam fraud. Telegram has slammed the ban.

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Telegram's Durov says India punishing 150 million users after country temporarily bans messaging app

India has temporarily restricted access to the messaging app Telegram in an effort to prevent exam fraud. Telegram has slammed the ban.

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