Legal Expert Warns of Penalties for Illegal Telegram Usernames in Russia

A Russian legal expert has warned that using an illegal or extremist-related nickname in Telegram can lead to serious administrative and even criminal penalties. Lawyer Mikhail Salkin told NEWS.ru that if a username is treated as public display of extremist symbols, a user may face a fine of 1,000–2,000 rubles, up to 15 days of […]

Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with India Today that modern messengers, including Telegram, are actively used to shape the views and behavior of young people. According to him, the “new” factor today lies in technology: platforms like Telegram serve as channels to influence the youth environment, which makes it essential for the […]

Russian Messenger “Molniya” Targets Business, Won’t Replace Telegram

The new Russian messenger “Molniya,” set to launch in early 2026, is not intended to replace Telegram but to serve business and cross-border communication needs, according to Arseniy Shcheltsin, CEO of the digital platforms agency ANO “Tsifrovye Platformy.” Developed by the company “Red Soft,” Molniya aims to facilitate international cooperation, with a particular emphasis on […]

Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

Telegram is preparing to introduce passkey authentication, discovered in the Android beta version 12.2.8. Passkeys, stored securely in password managers from Google, Apple, Samsung, and others, allow users to log in without SMS codes or traditional passwords. The login screen now features a “Log in using passkeys” button that prompts biometric verification—Face ID, fingerprint, or […]

India Mandates SIM Binding for Telegram, WhatsApp to Combat Fraud

India’s government has introduced strict regulations requiring messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Snapchat, and others to function only with an active SIM card inserted in the device. Classified as Telecommunication Identifier User Entities (TIUE), these platforms must continuously verify the registered SIM’s presence, with web versions forcing logout every six hours and requiring […]

Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

Yandex has introduced an AI-powered helper bot designed specifically for Telegram channel authors, enabling them to generate content in their blog’s style, edit texts, fix errors, create polls for subscribers, compile digests, and produce images. For those seeking monetization, the tool simplifies setup and management through Yandex’s Advertising Network (RSYA).  Accessible directly via Telegram bot […]

Cocoon, TON‑Based Decentralized AI Network, Launches to Deliver Private

Cocoon, the new decentralized confidential compute network associated with Telegram’s ecosystem, has launched and begun handling real user AI requests with full data privacy. Built on The Open Network (TON), Cocoon allows GPU owners to contribute their computing power and earn Toncoin in return, creating a distributed marketplace for AI inference.  The project positions itself […]

Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

Telegram has announced Design Contest 2025, inviting designers to create the concept for Telegram Nodes – a new feature described as the messenger’s equivalent of Discord servers or Slack workspaces. Participants are asked to design how separate “Nodes” would work inside the app, splitting personal chats from work and community spaces. These Nodes are envisioned […]

Telegram Bot to Monitor Yamal Winter Roads to Launch

Authorities in Russia’s Yamal region are preparing to launch a Telegram bot that will provide residents and visitors with real‑time information on the condition of seasonal winter roads. The project was announced at a press conference by Svetlana Gillikh, head of the regional Department of Transport and Road Management. The digital service will function similarly […]

Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

A State Duma deputy from Bashkiria has denied rumors that WhatsApp and Telegram will be fully blocked in Russia. He acknowledged that authorities are indeed recommending a switch to the domestic messenger MAX, but stressed that this is due to security concerns.  Officials say they can guarantee data protection in a Russian service, while they […]

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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…