India news: Telegram is 'like Frankenstein,' government says
Key takeaways
- The platform — temporarily banned in India — has grown into a "monster," officials say.
- Keep reading for the latest news on India on Thursday, June 18:
- The government told the Delhi High Court that Telegram, which sued over the temporary ban, had grown into a monster — allowing criminals to use it much like the dark net to pursue criminal activities.
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The platform — temporarily banned in India — has grown into a "monster," officials say. Elswhere, the air force is helping secure the NEET-UG retests, while Modi and Trump are "very close" to trade deal. DW has more.
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Keep reading for the latest news on India on Thursday, June 18: