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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 Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

    Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

    Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-22 Create
    Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

    Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

    On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-21 Create
    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company.…

    channelmultiple
    2025-10-21 Create
    Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

    Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

    Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test…

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    2025-10-20 Create
    Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

    Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

    Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare…

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    2025-10-20 Create
    ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

    ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

    ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data…

    channelNews
    2025-10-17 Create
    New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

    New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

    Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-17 Create
    Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

    Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

    Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-10-16 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority…

    AIchannel
    2025-10-16 Create
    Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

    Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

    Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-15 Create
    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

    Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU's announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-15 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study…

    channelNews
    2025-10-14 Create
    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Karelia has officially launched its Telegram channel to keep residents and stakeholders informed about the region’s economic developments. The announcement was made…

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    2025-10-14 Create
    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram Launches Special Gift Set to Celebrate Founder Pavel Durov’s Birthday

    Telegram has released a special gift collection to honor the birthday of its founder, Pavel Durov. The collection features a limited edition Durov figurine, with only 4,100 pieces available priced…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-13 Create
    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram Version 12.1 Introduces Live Comments, Contact Notes, AI Bot Upgrades, and Liquid Glass Design for iOS 26

    Telegram’s latest update for Android and iOS, version 12.1, brings a variety of notable new features to enhance user interaction and customization. Group calls and video chats with up to…

    AINews
    2025-10-13 Create
    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Roskomnadzor Sets Mandatory Registration Rules for Telegram Channels with 10,000+ Subscribers

    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has formalized mandatory registration procedures for Telegram channel owners with audiences exceeding 10,000 subscribers, based on Federal…

    channelLaw
    2025-10-10 Create
    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Pavel Durov Warns of a Looming Dystopian Future as Privacy Erodes Globally

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov issued a stark warning about the near future of the internet, citing an accelerating global erosion of privacy protections. Marking his 41st birthday, Durov…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-10 Create
    Telegram Bot Helps Detain 125 Drunk Drivers in Tatarstan Since 2025

    Telegram Bot Helps Detain 125 Drunk Drivers in Tatarstan Since 2025

    Since the beginning of 2025, a Telegram bot has played a crucial role in Tatarstan by helping authorities detain 125 drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Alert citizens…

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    2025-10-09 Create
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