Telegram still not working in India?

Published 23 June 2026 · india

Users ask why Telegram remains unavailable Live Events VartikaSha78875 (@VartikaSha78875) What problems are Telegram users facing? CodesPasta (@CodesPasta) Why was Telegram restricted? Has Telegram ban been extended? When will Telegram start working again in India? as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Several Telegram users across India continued to face problems accessing the messaging platform on June 23, with many reporting that messages were not being delivered, the website was not opening and the app remained unavailable on major app stores. The disruption continued even after the expected end of restrictions linked to the NEET-UG re-examination, leaving users asking whether the block had been extended.The issue quickly became a topic of discussion on X, where several users questioned why Telegram services had not resumed despite June 22 passing.Several users posted about the issue after midnight on June 23, saying they were still unable to access Telegram.“Ye telegram kab unban hora hai?” one user asked on social media.Another user pointed out that June 23 had already started but Telegram was still not accessible.Many Telegram users said they were unable to send or receive messages.

Some users also reported that Telegram’s official website could not be accessed. The app has also remained unavailable on the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store, adding to confusion among users.Attempts to access Telegram on June 23 showed that normal services had not returned at the time of reporting. Messaging features were not functioning, and website access remained affected.The continued unavailability across platforms has led many users to question whether the restriction period has been extended.The restriction on Telegram was linked to concerns over the possible circulation of examination-related content connected to the NEET-UG re-examination.Authorities had directed internet service providers to restrict access to the platform as a temporary measure. The restrictions were expected to remain in place until June 22.Along with the broader restriction, Telegram’s message-editing feature was also directed to remain unavailable until June 30.As of June 23, there has been no official confirmation about any extension of the Telegram restriction.However, several users have complained about the platform’s inaccessibility that has created uncertainty.

Telegram users were expecting services to return once the June 22 timeline ended.Several users interpreted June 22 as the date when Telegram would start working again. However, restrictions mentioned “until June 22” could mean that the restriction period continued through that day, with restoration expected only after it officially ended.Based on the earlier timeline, Telegram services