India — National Testing Agency & Meta Platforms

India — National Testing Agency: The India — National Testing Agency is the body responsible for administering the NEET-UG 2026 exam, which was cancelled due to the paper leak, leading to questions about its integrity and processes.

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms, as a major social media platform, is involved in discussions with the India — Ministry of Education (India) to curb the spread of misinformation related to the NEET-UG re-examination. Its cooperation is sought to identify and block channels spreading fake information.

India — National Testing Agency: The India — National Testing Agency recommended the temporary suspension of Telegram services in India to prevent malpractice during the NEET-UG re-examination.

Meta Platforms: Meta Platforms has a minority stake in Reliance Industries — Jio, a digital arm of Reliance Industries. Pavel Durov's allegations link Meta Platforms through its ownership of Meta Platforms — WhatsApp and its stake in Reliance Industries — Jio to the alleged lobbying against Telegram.

India — National Testing Agency: The India — National Testing Agency recommended a temporary ban on Telegram in India due to alleged circulation of leaked NEET exam papers, which indirectly triggered Pavel Durov's broader allegations.