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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 […]

    Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

    Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

    The iOS beta version of Telegram 12.3.3 (32167) has introduced an active test of a new gift crafting mechanic. Before starting the process, users can browse all possible gift models…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-02-03 Create
    Russian MPs Propose Ban on Blocking Telegram, WhatsApp

    Russian MPs Propose Ban on Blocking Telegram, WhatsApp

    Russian State Duma deputies plan to introduce a bill establishing an indefinite moratorium on blocking Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia. One of the authors stated the measure aims to "reduce…

    NewsRussia
    2026-02-02 Create
    Zheleznovodsk Launches Telegram Bot for Resident Complaints

    Zheleznovodsk Launches Telegram Bot for Resident Complaints

    Zheleznovodsk plans to launch "ZHEKObot," a Telegram bot enabling residents to submit appeals and complaints directly to relevant municipal organizations. This new digital service aims to streamline citizen interactions with…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-02-02 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
    Why Telegram-Grok Integration Announced by Durov Failed

    Why Telegram-Grok Integration Announced by Durov Failed

    In 2025, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok was set for deep integration into Telegram, with the messenger slated to receive $300 million and other perks—this never materialized. "Durov's Code" exclusively…

    AINews
    2026-01-30 Create
    New People Party Opposes Telegram Ban

    New People Party Opposes Telegram Ban

    The New People party has spoken out against a potential ban of Telegram in Russia, declaring: “We are against blocking Telegram.” The party recalled that previous online platforms were blocked…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-29 Create
    Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026

    Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026

    Telegram is rolling out a large‑scale redesign of its Android app in 2026, now expanded in beta version 12.4 after first appearing at the end of December. The familiar side…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-29 Create
    Blogger Earnings Shift to MAX After Potential Telegram Block

    Blogger Earnings Shift to MAX After Potential Telegram Block

    Telegram never became a mass platform for bloggers, and channel authors would simply migrate to MAX following any block, said Maxim Perlin, co-founder of the Bloggers and Agencies Association, in…

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    2026-01-28 Create
    Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor’s Vatican Wedding

    Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor’s Vatican Wedding

    Telegram CEO Pavel Durov secretly attended the wedding of renowned Irish fighter Conor McGregor as one of 150 guests. On January 26, McGregor posted in support of Durov and shared…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-28 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 Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    IT companies ranked media publications as the most effective brand development tool in 2025, with 88% of respondents voting for it, according to a survey of 210 Russian tech firms…

    channelMarketing
    2026-01-27 Create
    Telegram Adds Security Alerts for New and Deleted Passkeys

    Telegram Adds Security Alerts for New and Deleted Passkeys

    Telegram has introduced an important security enhancement for passkeys: whenever a new passkey is added to your account, a notification is now sent to all devices where you are signed…

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    2026-01-26 Create
    Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    Telegram has updated how bots can use premium emojis, making a Telegram Premium subscription on the bot owner’s account sufficient to unlock them. Previously, bots could send custom emojis only…

    channelNews
    2026-01-26 Create
    Russian Lawmaker Invites Durov to Open Telegram Office in Siberia

    Russian Lawmaker Invites Durov to Open Telegram Office in Siberia

    Novosibirsk Regional Legislative Assembly deputy Darya Karaseva proposed that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov establish the messenger's office in Novosibirsk. She highlighted Akademgorodok's potential as Russia's own Silicon Valley, boasting a…

    coinNews
    2026-01-23 Create
    Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    Russians Sign Open Letter Urging Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

    State Duma Vice-Speaker Vladislav Davankov has called on citizens to sign an open letter to Telegram founder Pavel Durov, urging the messenger to establish an official representative office in Russia.…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2026-01-23 Create
    Telegram Channel Subscribers Reluctant to Move to Max

    Telegram Channel Subscribers Reluctant to Move to Max

    Around 57% of Russian Telegram channels have opened accounts on the national messenger Max, yet their audiences there are more than 60 times smaller: 1.4 million users versus 87 million…

    channelNews
    2026-01-22 Create
    Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

    Telegram Experiments with “Gift Crafting” Featuring Casino‑Style Risk and Asset Burning

    Telegram is testing a new “gift crafting” feature that adds casino‑style mechanics to its virtual gifts. Users will be able to combine up to four gifts into one in hopes…

    NewsNFT
    2026-01-22 Create
    Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

    Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

    Russia is implementing phased measures against Telegram due to the messenger's refusal to meet requirements for preventing crimes. This was stated by Artem Sheykhin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-21 Create
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