India blocks Telegram until June 22 over medical entrance exam fraud concerns
India has temporarily blocked access to Telegram until 22 June, saying the messaging app was being used to defraud candidates taking a national medical entrance examination. The move was announced by the Ministry of Education and applies for a defined period, according to the government statement. It marks a rare and sweeping intervention against a major messaging platform in one of the world's largest internet markets.The restriction was issued under a provision of India's information technology law that allows the government to block access to online services in the interest of sovereignty and integrity. Officials said the action was taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Irish Cabinet to consider first-ever research security guidelines to protect universities from espionage
Ireland's Cabinet is due to discuss new proposals aimed at protecting universities and other educational institutions from espionage and foreign interference. Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless is seeking government approval for what would be the country's first National Research Security Guidelines. The plan is intended to help institutions manage risks linked to sensitive research, intellectual property theft and exposure in strategically important technology areas.The proposed framework would cover areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and biotechnology. According to the supporting material, the guidelines would place primary responsibility on universities and research organisations to assess risks and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
Attacks on education up 40% worldwide, study says
Attacks on education around the world rose by 40% in 2024 and 2025, according to a new study that recorded more than 8,556 incidents across 83 countries. The report says at least 10,600 students and staff were killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed during the period. It identifies Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine among the places with the highest numbers of reported attacks.The study was published on Monday by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, a group that tracks violence affecting schools, universities, pupils and staff. It says Ukraine experienced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
