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Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platform

MeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.

The Economic Times

Whatsapp, Reliance Behind Telegram Ban in India? Pavel Durov's Claims Add to the Confusion

Telegram was blocked in India following allegations of exam paper leaks. The ban, affecting over 150 million users, raises questions about digital rights and the effectiveness of such measures.

International Business Times UK

Telegram fights back against India ban over exam leaks: ‘Why not shut shops and roads’

Government claims platform being used to ‘defraud’ ⁠candidates taking medical entrance exam this month

The Independent UK

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Telegram stops working for existing users in India but operational on VPN

Telegram access is temporarily blocked in India for existing users. This action aims to prevent paper leaks for the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The app has been removed from app stores. However, Telegram continues to function using VPNs. This move affects millions of users in India. The government seeks to…

The Economic Times

Telegram moves Delhi HC against temporary ban

Social messaging app Telegram has moved Delhi High Court challenging the decision of central government to temporarily restrict the access to platform in India.

The Economic Times

Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp's role behind efforts to ban company's app in India

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Reliance Group and WhatsApp of lobbying to ban his app in India. He also claims Reliance is disrupting Telegram access for users globally. A telecom source dismisses these claims, stating Durov confuses two separate Reliance entities. The Indian government has ordered Telegram's delisting from app…

The Economic Times

Telegram’s Pavel Durov says NTA restrictions punish 150 million India users and ‘haven't stopped anything’

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised India's temporary ban on the messaging app, stating it punishes millions of users instead of those leaking exam materials. The restrictions, imposed by the NTA ahead of a re-examination, aim to curb misinformation but Durov argues they are ineffective as leaks simply move to other…

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India Telegram Ban Update: Founder Pavel Durov says 'ban hasn't stopped anything, leaks just moved...'

Telegram ban India: Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized India's temporary ban on the messaging app, arguing it punishes over 150 million users instead of exam leak culprits. The government cited the app's use in NEET exam cheating as the reason for the ban, a move Durov claims is ineffective as…

The Economic Times

'They just moved to VPNs' — Telegram CEO slams UK's teen social media ban with stark Russian comparison

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov didn't mince words about the UK's proposed teen social media ban, drawing a controversial parallel to Russian censorship and claiming that users will simply bypass the restrictions.

TechRadar

Elon Musk ignores French summons to answer questions in probe into X

Elon Musk failed to appear at a Paris hearing on Monday as part of an investigation into his social media platform X. The probe centres on allegations that the platform and its AI chatbot Grok have been used to disseminate child sexual abuse material.

Radio France Internationale

EU age verification app can be hacked in 2 minutes, says Telegram founder

Pavel Durov describes new app as a ‘surveillance tool’

The Independent UK

Telegram CEO urges Russians to 'stock up' on VPNs as the platform gets an anti-censorship boost

With Telegram connectivity in Russia dropping to just 5% last Friday, Pavel Durov has announced a major upgrade to the app's anti-censorship protocols. However, reliable VPNs remain a vital lifeline for users. Here's everything we know.

TechRadar

'Your Nudes Are Safe With Us': Telegram CEO Hits Back In WhatsApp Privacy Row — But Is It True?

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov said that WhatsApp's 'E2E encryption by default' claims is a 'giant consumer fraud' despite his app facing mounting criticism for allowing the non-consensual sharing of intimate content.

International Business Times UK

Are WhatsApp Messages Really End-To-End Encrypted? Elon Musk Says No — X Chat, Telegram Emerge Favourites

A US class-action suit against Meta has renewed scrutiny of WhatsApp's privacy record, with Telegram and Elon Musk's X Chat drawing fresh attention.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - UK

Russia opens criminal case into Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Claim of ‘abetting terrorist activities’ comes as Kremlin attempts to steer users on to state-controlled app

Euronews

Russia opens criminal case against Telegram's Durov for 'promoting terrorism,' reports say

Russia has opened a terrorism-related criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov amid new blocks on the app and a push for a state-controlled alternative, according to Russian state media reports.

Euronews

Telegram might be fully blocked in Russia. Question is, when will it happen?

Russian authorities are denying media reports of plans to fully block Telegram from 1 April, noting that no decisions have been made on the matter yet. For many Russians, this sounds like an indirect confirmation of further digital isolation and stricter Internet censorship.

Euronews

Russia moves to block WhatsApp after introducing Telegram restrictions

Critics and rights groups say the measures are a clear attempt by the Kremlin to expand surveillance and tighten control over internet use, amid a broad crackdown on dissent during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks

Russia begins disrupting access to Telegram, but users are fighting back. Find out why VPN demand is spiking and what it means for the future of Russian internet censorship.

Euronews

Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival

Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor said it would "continue to introduce phased restrictions" on Telegram over legal violations.

Euronews

Spain's Prime Minister hits back at Telegram founder Pavel Durov over 'lies' about internet law

The founder of Telegram forwarded a message through the app's official channel, disagreeing with the announcement to restrict algorithms.

The Guardian - UK

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

Euronews

Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Fortune

Chinese billionaire who has fathered more than 100 children hopes to have dozens of U.S.-born boys to one day take over his business

Xu Bo, the founder of one of China’s largest mobile gaming companies, is looking to have “50 high-quality sons” in the U.S. to take over his billion-dollar empire.

The Guardian - UK

Biography aims to fill gaps in story of ultra-libertarian Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Like many of his US counterparts, the Russian science prodigy turned hugely successful ‘digital populist’ has a deep suspicion of government constraint

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