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Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-trick - Top stories of the day.
Telegram faces challenges as the National Testing Agency (NTA) imposes a temporary block on its services. Fresh details have emerged regarding the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, while Lionel Messi sets a World Cup record with a hat-trick in a match. These stories dominate the day's top news.
However, the news does not stop there. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declares that banning Telegram will not prevent paper leaks. The terms and conditions of Telegram usage are made clear, indicating that institutional subscribers must use English for comments.
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