Telegram was warned at highest levels about app’s misuse before blanket ban: NTA D-G

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Telegram was warned by Indian authorities about the app's misuse before the government imposed a blanket ban. The messaging app had promised to make the 'edited' label more visible but failed to meet the expectations of regulators requiring adherence to norms.

Telegram founder had promised to make the ‘edited’ label more visible, but it was not done, says NTA Director-General Abhishek Singh, adding that the messaging app has to “adhere to norms”