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Ukraine Officials Urge Stricter Controls on Telegram Over Russian Recruitment

Senior Ukrainian officials are calling for tighter regulation of Telegram, arguing that Russia is increasingly using the platform to recruit Ukrainians for sabotage and terrorist attacks. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said Russian intelligence relies on Telegram to find and direct local collaborators for operations inside Ukraine. At the same briefing, SBU deputy head Ivan Rudnytskyi […]

Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban

Authorities in the Philippines are considering blocking Telegram over its reputation as a platform that facilitates pornography, illegal gambling, deepfakes, and financial fraud. Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda told local broadcaster DZRH that operators of unlawful online gambling appear to have shifted their activities to Telegram, which is also used to distribute pornographic […]

Investigation of Pavel Durov Reported in Terrorism Assistance Case

Russian state newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta, citing Federal Security Service (FSB) materials, reports that the actions of Telegram founder Pavel Durov are being investigated under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code, relating to assistance to terrorist activity. According to FSB and Interior Ministry summaries, more than 153,000 crimes have allegedly involved Telegram […]

Ban on Forwarding from Private Chats and Group Tags Tested in Telegram

Telegram is testing several new features in its Android beta, including tighter control over forwarding from private conversations. In the latest beta version, users can restrict the forwarding and saving of messages in private chats either for specific contacts or for all contacts at once.  This protection will be available only to Telegram Premium subscribers. […]

Police Detail Telegram-Based “Internet Lookup” Data Services

Russia’s Interior Ministry’s Bureau for Combating Cybercrime has disclosed new details about so‑called “internet‑lookup” services, including those operating on Telegram. According to the agency, many of these services are implemented as Telegram bots that allow users to illegally compile a detailed “digital profile” of a victim — from full name and date of birth to […]

Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users

Some Telegram users without a Premium subscription in regions such as Russia, Ukraine, and several European countries have discovered that they can no longer post stories. The app tells them that publishing stories is only available to Premium subscribers, even though others still use the feature for free. According to observations by @tginfo editors, non‑Premium […]

Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

    CricInformer

    CricInformer

    CricInformer (@cricinformer) is a prominent Indian cricket media platform with approximately 500,000 subscribers, positioned as the premier resource for cricket fans seeking authoritative news, comprehensive analysis, and in-depth insights into all cricket-related events, including fantasy sports advice, statistical data, and strategic evaluations. It claims to be the leading source for…
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    Somesh Thakre

    Somesh Thakre

    Somesh Thakre’s Telegram channel (@someshthakrert) serves as the official platform for Indian YouTuber and self-described cricket analyst Somesh Thakre, who promotes himself as a forecasting and strategic insights specialist across his social media channels. The content centers on cricket forecasting, fantasy team strategy, and match analysis, likely incorporating predicted playing…
    India Sport
    Fantasy Cricket Guru

    Fantasy Cricket Guru

    Fantasy Cricket Guru (@FCGofficial) is a premier Indian platform specializing in fantasy cricket and cricket trading, boasting nearly one million Telegram subscribers. The channel's branding, "Fantasy Cricket Guru  – Cricket Trading Ka Badshah," positions the entity as a leading authority in fantasy team strategies and the dominant figure in cricket…
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    Malik Mumbai

    Malik Mumbai

    The Malik Mumbai channel (@Malik_Mumbai_Pro6) centers on the personal brand and public persona of Venkat Ramna Govinda, who is publicly promoted as “India’s leading cricket analyst” with “over 3 million followers worldwide” and a proven track record in match outcome predictions. The channel’s ecosystem integrates two primary domains: fantasy cricket…
    English India
    JP Loot Deals

    JP Loot Deals

    JP Loot Deals is a dynamic Indian Telegram channel specializing in deal aggregation, emphasizing the optimization of savings through online retail offers, ONDC platform promotions, and app-exclusive discounts. Each promotional post typically adheres to a standardized format: the dedicated JP Loot Deals header, a concise overview of the featured product…
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    Rapid Deals Unlimited

    Rapid Deals Unlimited

    Rapid Deals Unlimited is a prominent Indian deal aggregation channel with extensive operational reach. As implied by its nomenclature, the platform emphasizes rapid dissemination of promotional offers—delivering numerous deals across diverse categories swiftly to enable users to capitalize on time-sensitive discounts. While current analytics reveal a moderate average of immediate…
    Channel English
    Magixdeals 2.0

    Magixdeals 2.0

    Magixdeals 2.0 is a dynamic Indian deal aggregation platform that positions itself as a source for timely price reduction notifications and "exclusive promotional offers" across consumer electronics, mobile devices, computing laptops, fashion apparel, and domestic essentials. In other words, it appeals to price-sensitive consumers seeking premium or mid-tier merchandise at…
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    Shoppers Quest

    Shoppers Quest

    Shoppers Quest is a prominent Indian digital platform specializing in discount offers and promotional codes. The channel's analytics in industry-specific directories indicate sustained month-over-month growth, confirming its active engagement and ongoing expansion of its subscriber base. This imbues the channel with a comprehensive savings platform perception. Numerous posts are time-critical,…
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    Offerzone

    Offerzone

    Offerzone (@Deals_Offerzone_Loots) positions itself as a comprehensive multi-channel deals platform rather than merely a single content feed, incentivizing users to "Join Our 4/5 Offerzone Channel for Exclusive Discounted Offers" through a consolidated affiliate referral link. The primary emphasis is on the Indian e-commerce sector, integrating flash sale events, electronic device…
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    Dealdost

    Dealdost

    Dealdost is among India's largest and most longstanding Telegram deal aggregator channels. The content primarily focuses on live promotional offerings from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and other Indian online marketplaces, encompassing flash sales, lightning deals, heavily discounted merchandise, bank card incentives, and coupon stacking opportunities that significantly reduce…
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