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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 […]

    Telegram X Gets 0.28.1.1771 Update with UI, Security, and Stability Enhancements

    Telegram X Gets 0.28.1.1771 Update with UI, Security, and Stability Enhancements

    Telegram X has been updated to version 0.28.1.1771. The update brings several user-facing improvements and new features. On Android, the app now uses the full screen for devices running Android…

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    2025-11-04 Create
    Russian Operators Urged to Stop SMS Verification Codes for Telegram and WhatsApp

    Russian Operators Urged to Stop SMS Verification Codes for Telegram and WhatsApp

    Russian mobile operators have reportedly been asked to stop sending verification codes via SMS for Telegram and WhatsApp. The codes are a required step when creating a new account or…

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    2025-11-03 Create
    Iran expects Telegram unblocked soon after meeting security demands

    Iran expects Telegram unblocked soon after meeting security demands

    A member of Iran’s industry and mining committee in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mustafa Pourdegan, says Telegram will soon be unblocked in the country. Although there has been no official…

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    2025-11-03 Create
    Telegram Saddles Up for Halloween with limited-time gift collectibles

    Telegram Saddles Up for Halloween with limited-time gift collectibles

    Telegram has launched a limited-time Halloween event featuring three collectible gifts. The freebies are inspired by popular culture: Jason masks from Friday the 13th, vampire coffins, and tombstones. These virtual…

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    2025-11-01 Create
    Telegram launches two-year Premium plan in Russia

    Telegram launches two-year Premium plan in Russia

    Telegram has rolled out a two-year Premium subscription plan, inviting users in Russia to purchase an extended license at 2,990 rubles. The offer provides a cheaper alternative to renewing yearly…

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    2025-11-01 Create
    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram launches Cocoon: Decentralized AI network on TON with GPU rewards

    Telegram is launching Cocoon, a new decentralized AI infrastructure designed to protect user privacy. Presented by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at the Blockchain Life 2025 conference in Dubai, Cocoon runs…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    Russian lawmakers continue Telegram chats despite Kremlin push to move to MAX

    Duma deputies continued communicating with Russians on Telegram after the Kremlin’s demand to switch to the national messenger Max. A Polylog consultancy analysis cited by Kommersant shows Telegram remains the…

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    2025-10-31 Create
    Telegram Testing User-Funded SMS Verification in Russia

    Telegram Testing User-Funded SMS Verification in Russia

    Telegram is testing a new user-funded SMS verification system in Russia, where users can send verification codes to each other. The company has begun a phased roll-out of this feature,…

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    2025-10-30 Create
    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    Lieberman Brothers Criticize Telegram’s Decentralized AI Strategy

    The Lieberman brothers have criticized Telegram for abandoning its decentralized AI strategy two years ago and now attempting to "do something at least" through recent initiatives. They argue that decentralized…

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    2025-10-30 Create
    Telegram Beta 12.2.0 Brings Liquid Glass Design and Enhanced Features

    Telegram Beta 12.2.0 Brings Liquid Glass Design and Enhanced Features

    Telegram's latest Android 12.2.0 beta update, released on October 27, 2025, introduces a new "Liquid Glass" touch interface for the text input bar and panels. While the update doesn't include…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet Offers 24/7 Stock Trading with xStocksi

    Telegram Wallet has partnered with Kraken and Backed to launch xStocks, allowing users to buy tokenized versions of 60+ US stocks including Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA. The service operates 24/5…

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    2025-10-28 Create
    Telegram Discount Bloggers Embrace AI for Precision Marketing​

    Telegram Discount Bloggers Embrace AI for Precision Marketing​

    Discount-focused Telegram bloggers are increasingly transitioning from mass-market approaches to precision targeting, with 45% relying on AI tools for product selection and content optimization. This shift reflects a broader industry…

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    2025-10-27 Create
    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Telegram CEO Meets Khabib at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

    Pavel Durov, Telegram's billionaire CEO, attended UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, 2025, where he had a brief meeting with former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov . The…

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    2025-10-27 Create
    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Durov says Telegram loses money; living costs funded by Bitcoin

    Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, discussed his early experiences with Bitcoin on the Lex Fridman podcast. He recalled buying millions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin in 2013 when the…

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    2025-10-24 Create
    Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

    Telega launches as Telegram-compatible app with calling feature

    A new Telegram-compatible instant messaging app named Telega has hit app stores, and it is being heavily promoted within Telegram itself. Telega claims seamless calling features and does not require…

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    2025-10-24 Create
    Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

    Russia: Blocking foreign messenger voice services cuts scam calls by 40%

    In Moscow on October 22, Russia’s Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Oleg Telniakov, said that blocking voice calls on foreign messenger services has reduced scam…

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    2025-10-23 Create
    Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

    Durov Proposes Buying Louvre Jewels Stolen, to Donate to Abu Dhabi Louvre

    Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, reportedly offered to repurchase the Louvre’s stolen jewels from the recent heist and donate them to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The proposal, reported on…

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    2025-10-23 Create
    Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

    Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

    The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision…

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