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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 […]

    Record Message and Foward

    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 Tutorialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_VXBawJfNUstep 1Start Recorder Bot(@RecordOnBot) and…

    Botchannel
    2026-03-05 Create
    TON Services Face Block in Uzbekistan

    TON Services Face Block in Uzbekistan

    Several TON-related services have stopped working for users in Uzbekistan, as reported by "Durov's Code." Notably, Fragment—a core TON ecosystem platform offering tools to interact with Telegram services using TON—fails…

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    2026-01-30 Create
    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms Telegram ties with media (71%) as top brand tool for Russia's B2C IT firms in 2025, per AggreMarketing survey; overall media leads…

    Marketingmultiple
    2026-01-27 Create
    Durov Calls WhatsApp Believers “Fools” Over Security Claims

    Durov Calls WhatsApp Believers “Fools” Over Security Claims

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized WhatsApp*, calling it unsafe and labeling anyone who still trusts its security in 2026 a "fool." In a social media post, he stated: "If you…

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    2026-01-27 Create
    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram's growing dominance as…

    businesschannel
    2026-01-21 Create
    Telegram Users in Russia Report Widespread Service Outage

    Telegram Users in Russia Report Widespread Service Outage

    Russian users are reporting significant disruptions in Telegram’s operation. According to user accounts, the web version of the messenger is not loading, messages are failing to send, and bots and…

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    2025-12-29 Create
    5 USA-Focused News Telegram Channels

    5 USA-Focused News Telegram Channels

    Telegram has emerged as a trusted hub for accessing diverse, real-time news—especially for audiences seeking unfiltered, niche, or alternative coverage of U.S. and global events. Below are 5 tailored recommendations,…

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    2025-12-15 Create
    Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

    Mobile Internet Outage in Russia Disrupts Telegram

    On 10 December, residents of multiple Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, reported significant problems accessing mobile internet and a number of popular online services. Users complained about disruptions in the…

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    2025-12-11 Create
    [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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    2025-11-19 Create
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