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Digital blockade over India with users bypassing restrictions using VPNs and alternative messaging apps on their devices.

India Blocks Telegram, Sparking VPN and Rival App Surge

Within hours of India's temporary ban on Telegram to combat medical exam fraud, searches for 'VPN India' surged by 300% on Google Trends, signaling a rapid user pivot rather than compliance on June 16

David Ibrahim·June 19, 2026