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ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for an “Automated Search and Monitoring System for the Telegram Messenger” valued at 1.5 million rubles.  The contracting entity is the state budgetary institution “Center for […]

Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU’s announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning of all images and videos in private chats, which Telegram states amounts to near-total privacy violation.  The French proposal, backed by former and current interior […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study surveyed media consumption habits and found that short posts (66%) and video content like TV shows and documentaries (56%) are the preferred formats.  Articles and […]

Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Karelia has officially launched its Telegram channel to keep residents and stakeholders informed about the region’s economic developments. The announcement was made on the ministry’s VKontakte page, inviting users to subscribe for timely updates on economic news, investment projects, and government support initiatives.  The new channel aims […]

Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

Telegram has released a special gift collection to honor the birthday of its founder, Pavel Durov. The collection features a limited edition Durov figurine, with only 4,100 pieces available priced at around 67,000 RUB each. Alongside the figurine, there are Durov-branded long-sleeve shirts and sneakers, each priced at approximately 16,000 RUB, offered with a 10,000 […]

Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

Telegram’s latest update for Android and iOS, version 12.1, brings a variety of notable new features to enhance user interaction and customization. Group calls and video chats with up to 1,000 participants now support live comments and reactions, allowing users to send temporary messages during conversations.  A new contact notes feature lets users add private […]

    افلام كرتون ديزني بالمصري (DisneyMasry)

    افلام كرتون ديزني بالمصري (DisneyMasry)

    DisneyMasry is a prominent Arabic-language Telegram channel specializing in the distribution of Disney animated films and series localized in Egyptian Arabic. It primarily caters to family demographics and juvenile audiences (humorously noted as suitable for "20-year-olds"), providing a curated selection of culturally adapted animated content and cartoons. The channel disseminates…
    Movie Channel
    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    The Telegram channel "muathsattar1," also known as "𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)," is one of the largest Arabic-language photography channels on Telegram, with over 296,000 subscribers. It serves as a comprehensive platform for photography enthusiasts across the Arab world. The channel features a wide array of content targeted toward photographers and hobbyists…
    Channel Arabic
    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    This Telegram channel functions as a digital art community specializing in minimalist, aesthetic, and technology-inspired visual content. Its focus encompasses sleek imagery such as contemporary illustrations, mood-enhancing visuals, and curated collections designed to inspire. Subscribers are typically enthusiasts of digital art, design, and technological culture who appreciate curated visual portfolios,…
    Channel Arabic
    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    The "@nKnnn" channel specializes in distributing animated GIF stickers tailored for Arabic-speaking audiences. Its content comprises a curated library of GIFs and static images designed for use in Telegram chats to convey emotions, reactions, or humor. The focus is on visually engaging and entertaining stickers that integrate smoothly within Telegram's…
    Channel Arabic
    روايات كتب اقتباسات (oopdf)

    روايات كتب اقتباسات (oopdf)

    This Telegram channel functions as a digital repository offering an extensive collection of PDF documents across multiple disciplines. This channel serve as comprehensive archives for academic textbooks, scholarly literature, technical manuals, and various educational and professional resources. It facilitate seamless access to freely downloadable PDFs for students, researchers, and global…
    Channel Arabic
    بحر الكتب العلمية (Librarypdf1)

    بحر الكتب العلمية (Librarypdf1)

    The Telegram channel "LibraryPDF1" functions as a digital academic repository, providing an extensive collection of scholarly publications and technical documents in PDF format to a global user base. The channel disseminates freely accessible downloadable PDFs spanning various disciplines, including academic textbooks, literary works, technical manuals, and more. It operates as…
    Arabic Books
    مكتبة نور | Noor Book

    مكتبة نور | Noor Book

    The "Nour Book" Telegram channel is one of the largest open-access digital libraries in the Arabic language available on Telegram. It offers subscribers extensive access to a diverse repository of publications spanning educational, literary, religious, and scientific disciplines. The channel facilitates knowledge dissemination among Arabic-speaking audiences by providing downloadable e-books…
    Channel Arabic
    Ansarallah_MC – المركز الإعلامي لأنصار الل

    Ansarallah_MC – المركز الإعلامي لأنصار الل

    AnsarAllahMC is the official media Telegram channel of Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansar Allah). It primarily shares war reports, political statements, and propaganda related to the group’s military operations, attacks against the Saudi-led coalition, political positions, and leadership speeches. The channel clearly supports the Houthi perspective, emphasizing their “just resistance” against…
    Channel Arabic
    Hezbollah حزب الله الإلكتروني

    Hezbollah حزب الله الإلكتروني

    Electrohizbullah is a Telegram channel affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, focusing on the group’s military operations, political statements, and post-conflict propaganda. The channel actively participates in Hezbollah’s “victory campaign” following the 2023–2024 Lebanon-Israel conflict, emphasizing the group’s resilience and achievements, portraying itself as Lebanon’s defender. The content strongly supports Hezbollah and…
    War Channel