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No sugar, no alcohol, 300 push-ups and 300 squats: Inside the unusual lifestyle of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, exemplifies dedication to a healthy lifestyle by shunning alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and processed sugars for over twenty years. His disciplined routine includes limited phone use, intermittent fasting, and rigorous daily workouts. Additionally, he nurtures his mental health by practicing mindfulness away from digital distractions, all of…

The Times of India · Sep 20

Telegram Gives Gram a Billion-User Second Chance

On July 21, 2026, Pavel Durov said Telegram would add a native, non-custodial Gram wallet to every version of its app, positioning it as the biggest non-custodial wallet rollout ever, potentially reaching more than one billion monthly active users.

inkl · Aug 19

Quote of the day by Pavel Durov: 'My success and health come from 20+ years of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills, and illegal drugs'

Pavel Durov is a Russian-born technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Telegram, a globally popular cloud-based messaging app. Born in Saint Petersburg in 1984, Durov first achieved widespread fame after launching VKontakte, often called VK, in 2006. Built as a local equivalent to Facebook,…

The Times of India · Aug 10

'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism

Russia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censorship. The Federal Security Service has initiated procedures to place Durov on an international wanted list. Russian authorities accuse Telegram of facilitating terrorist activities and causing significant damage. Durov…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

'Don't Get Confused': Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Fires Back at Russia's Terrorism Charge With Viral Meme

The Telegram founder used a statement, video and satirical posts to challenge Moscow after being added to Russia's register of terrorists and extremists.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Russia seeks arrest of Telegram's Durov over 'terrorism complicity' claims

Russia has announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of "complicity in terrorism", alleging he allowed the platform to be used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30

Australia launches proceedings against Telegram over terrorist content

Australia’s internet commissioner alleges some of the content hosted on platform includes material related to Christchurch and Buffalo attacks as well as Isis beheading

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Australia’s online watchdog is taking messaging app Telegram to court over ‘pro-terrorist’ posts

Popular encrypted messaging app Telegram failed to detect and remove pro-terrorist and extremist material, including videos of executions and attacks, a new lawsuit launched by Australia’s online watchdog alleges.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

Australia’s online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before - in Russia and France

On Wednesday, Russia's Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it was adding Durov's name to international wanted lists.

The Economic Times · Jul 30