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Record Message and Foward

Click here to OnlyTG Recorder help center>>> OnlyTG Recorder provides the function to combine message to a record. And you can quickly forward it to other users. Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_VXBawJfNU step 1 Start Recorder Bot(@RecordOnBot) and select Language to set language. step 2 Forward messages from other contacts, channels, groups and more to Recorder. Then Recorder will notify you […]

Ukraine Celebrates Ukrainian Drone Attack on Volgograd in Telegram Channels

Ukrainian Telegram channels have been actively discussing—and openly celebrating—the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on Volgograd since last night. According to Volganet.net, commenters show no restraint in their language, expressing delight at the strike on civilians while eagerly viewing photos and videos shared by Volgograd residents themselves. The early March 4 terrorist attack by […]

Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

In January 2026, Telegram became the most popular messenger in Russia, overtaking long‑time leader WhatsApp, according to Okkam’s calculations based on Mediascope data. The ranking counts users aged 12+ who accessed a mobile app or desktop web version at least once during the month. Telegram reached 95.978 million users, compared with 89.418 million for WhatsApp, […]

French Justice Minister ‘Offers’ Riviera Sentences for Russians Jailed over Telegram

France has unveiled a tongue‑in‑cheek “humanitarian initiative” for Russian citizens reportedly sentenced for using Telegram, proposing that the first 250 such convicts serve their terms on the French Riviera. According to the plan, a negotiating group has sent a request to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office to arrange extradition under special conditions. The inmates would be […]

Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has triggered debate after contrasting safety in Europe with that in Dubai amid rising regional tensions. In a post on X, Durov said he had to leave Dubai for Europe a week earlier and joked that he was now “missing the free fireworks from Iran” while “exposing myself to greater risk.” […]

Novosibirsk Detains At Least 15 at Anti‑Telegram Block Protest

In Novosibirsk, security forces detained at least 15 people during a protest against plans to block Telegram in Russia. Among those detained were rally participants, including RCP(i) member Oleg Metzler, former city council deputy Anton Kartavin, journalists Sergei Oshchepkov and Vitaly Bochkaryov, as well as several bystanders. All were taken to Police Department No. 1 […]

Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

Telegram bot developers who enable the new gradual (streaming) answer display — where text appears smoothly as it is generated — will indirectly pay for it through higher commissions. This feature, previously available only to AI bots, became accessible to all bots from March 2026 to make responses look more visually appealing. While Telegram does […]

Novosibirsk Rally in Support of Telegram Shut Down

A planned rally in Novosibirsk on March 1 against the blocking of Telegram and the “forced installation of Max” ultimately did not take place. According to Kommersant, access routes to the protest site near the Globus Theatre were cordoned off with warning tape, with authorities citing an inspection of trees in the adjoining square as […]

Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

The latest Telegram update introduces text tags that appear next to users’ names in group chats, allowing members to show their role, job title, apartment number, interests, and more. Group admins can decide whether only they can assign tags or allow members to choose their own, with admin tags always highlighted in color. Telegram also […]

Irkutsk Reverses Approval for Pro-Telegram Rally

The Irkutsk city administration initially approved a rally in support of Telegram and “for a free internet” but later revoked the permit due to “significant public attention” to the event. The demonstration, organized by local Yabloko party leader Grigory Gribenko and activist Pavel Kharitonenko, was set for March 1 with up to 300 participants. Organizers […]

    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    [2025.12.10] Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal

    Durov Says Telegram Has “In‑Principle” $300 Million Grok Distribution Deal Durov says Telegram has an “in‑principle” one‑year, $300 million cash‑and‑equity Grok distribution deal with xAI plus 50% of subscriptions, though…

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    [2025.12.9] Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

    [2025.12.9] Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo

    Telegram Unveils UFC Mystery Box Gift Campaign with $100,000 Art Basel Promo Telegram launched a UFC‑themed gift campaign with public auctions for UFC Mystery Boxes, a new @ufc channel, and…

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    2025-12-09 Create
    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android Telegram’s stable iOS and Android apps now support passkey login via password managers, enabling passwordless sign‑in confirmed by Face…

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    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    [2025.12.5] Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth

    Putin: Telegram Is Used to Influence Youth Putin said Telegram and other messengers are used to influence youth, arguing that authorities must actively use social networks and modern communication tools…

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    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access Telegram's Android beta adds passkey login via Google/Apple/Samsung managers, skipping SMS/passwords with biometric verification for secure, seamless access. source: kod…

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    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    [2025.12.3] Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization Yandex's new AI bot for Telegram channels helps authors create styled content, polls, images, and manage RSYA monetization, all…

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    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    [2025.12.2] Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes”

    Telegram launches design contest for “Telegram Nodes” Telegram’s Design Contest 2025 asks designers to envision “Telegram Nodes,” Discord-like spaces with separate profiles, rich admin tools, and multi-platform layouts, offering a…

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    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    [2025.12.1] Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram

    Bashkiria MP Denies Plans for Full Ban on WhatsApp and Telegram A Bashkiria State Duma deputy rejected claims of a full WhatsApp and Telegram ban, saying authorities only recommend moving…

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    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    [2025.11.28] Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users Telegram's mobile redesign broke VoiceOver accessibility for blind users, with navigation buttons ignored and many controls undetectable, as shown by blogger Andrey…

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    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    [2025.11.27] Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles  Fears of a possible Telegram ban in Russia led advertisers to withdraw about 1.2 billion rubles in ad budgets,…

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    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    [2025.11.26] Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025 Telegram’s digital gifts market hit $292 million in sales in 2025, with top collections like Plush Pepe and Durov’s Cap multiplying…

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    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    [2025.11.25] Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market Investors in Spain use Telegram’s invite-only channels to quickly snap up homes, competing in real time for off-market properties with instant offers,…

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    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    [2025.11.24] Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas Telegram raised over 347 million rubles by selling 29,000 digital papakhas inspired by Khabib Nurmagomedov at auction, blending…

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    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    [2025.11.21] Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update Telegram’s update adds live streams to Stories, repeated messages, auctioned gifts, and fresh mobile designs, while the desktop…

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    2025-11-21 Create
    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    [2025.11.20] Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist Telegram operates without restrictions in Pskov, but cannot be added to the region’s whitelist of essential websites during outages because…

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    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    [2025.11.19] Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 Adds Gift Auctions, Live Stories, and Stability Fixes Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 adds gift auctions, live stories, new profile designs, better sorting options for music and stories, and…

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    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation Kazakhstan plans to register Telegram channels and restrict social media amid a crackdown on misinformation, targeting anonymous groups spreading reports…

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    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    [2025.11.17] Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling

    Telegram 12.2 Adds Live Streams, Gift Auctions, and Enhanced Scheduling Telegram 12.2 brings live streaming in Stories, recurring scheduled messages, limited gift auctions, a Liquid Glass design on Android, and…

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