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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 […]

    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Durov’s Late Christmas Wish: Embrace Less for Serenity

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov shared a belated Christmas message on X nearly two weeks after the holiday. "This year, I wish you less — less information, less food,…

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    2026-01-08 Create
    Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

    Telegram Source Denies Russian Dependency Amid $500M Bond Freeze Claims

    A source close to Telegram refuted Financial Times reports to Durov’s Code, clarifying that $500 million in blocked bonds do not indicate Russian dependency due to sanctions. The FT article…

    NewsRussia
    2026-01-07 Create
    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Durov: Telegram Is Not Dependent on Russian Capital

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov firmly denied any financial reliance on Russia amid reports of frozen bonds. "No Russian investors participated in our recent $1.7 billion bond issuance. The old 2021…

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    2026-01-07 Create
    Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

    Dagestan EMERCOM Closes Telegram Channel, Shifts to MAX and VK

    The Republic of Dagestan branch of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) is shutting down its official Telegram channel. The press service expressed gratitude to readers for their trust and…

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    2026-01-06 Create
    Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    Telegram’s $500M Russian Bonds Frozen Under Western Sanctions

    Western sanctions have frozen $500 million of Telegram's bonds held in Russia's central securities depository, exposing the messaging app's lingering financial ties to Moscow despite founder Pavel Durov's efforts to…

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    2026-01-06 Create
    Major Telegram Outage Reported in Yamal Region

    Major Telegram Outage Reported in Yamal Region

    A large-scale Telegram outage occurred overnight on January 5, with most user complaints coming from the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (YNAO), according to the monitoring platform Downdetector. Statistics show that Yamal…

    NewsTelegram
    2026-01-05 Create
    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram Tests Emoji Stake, Its Own Casino-Style Platform

    Telegram is testing a new built-in feature called Emoji Stake, which functions similarly to an online casino, according to Durov’s Code. The feature was first discovered in late December 2025…

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    2026-01-05 Create
    Kuban Emergency Ministry Stops Updating Its Telegram Channel

    Kuban Emergency Ministry Stops Updating Its Telegram Channel

    The Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of the Krasnodar Region announced that, starting January 2, it has ceased publishing updates on its official Telegram channel. According to a statement from…

    channelNews
    2026-01-04 Create
    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram 12.3 Update Introduces AI Summaries and New Visual Effects

    Telegram has released version 12.3 for Android and iOS, bringing AI-powered summaries, new design updates, and improved usability. According to Beta Info, users can now instantly view concise summaries of…

    AIchannel
    2026-01-04 Create
    Telegram Powers SENTINEL Framework for Predictive Cyberattack Detection

    Telegram Powers SENTINEL Framework for Predictive Cyberattack Detection

    Cyberattacks pose growing risks to critical infrastructure and digital security, but defenses typically react only after incidents occur. Researchers Mohammad Hammas Saeed and Howie Huang from George Washington University, along…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-12-31 Create
    Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    Russian Lawmaker Pushes to Classify Telegram Channels as Media to Combat Fake News

    To tackle fake news, Telegram channels should be equated to mass media outlets, subjecting them to fines and blocks, stated Andrei Svintsov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma's Information Policy,…

    channelNews
    2025-12-31 Create
    Russian Lawmaker: No Plans to Ban Telegram Advertising

    Russian Lawmaker: No Plans to Ban Telegram Advertising

    Russia's State Duma has no intention of prohibiting advertising on Telegram, according to Anton Gorelklin, First Deputy Chairman of the Information Policy Committee. Speaking to RIA Novosti, he highlighted that…

    channelNews
    2025-12-30 Create
    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram's Android 12.3 Beta version features a comprehensive redesign of the app's interface, streamlining navigation and improving accessibility. Key changes include the complete removal of the sidebar: essential sections like…

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    2025-12-30 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…

    multipleNews
    2025-12-29 Create
    Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    Buy Telegram Stars Early to Avoid Holiday Payment Delays

    With New Year celebrations approaching, many Telegram users plan to send Stars and other gifts to friends and family. However, the @tginfo editorial team warns that Telegram’s servers often face…

    NewsStars
    2025-12-29 Create
    Telegram Launches Official Support Bot for Premium Users

    Telegram Launches Official Support Bot for Premium Users

    Telegram’s development team has quietly launched an official technical support bot, reports TG Info. The bot, named Smart Glocal and available under the handle @tgpb_support_bot, carries a verified checkmark confirming…

    customer serviceNews
    2025-12-26 Create
    Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    Human Rights Council Head Proposes Equating Major Telegram Channels with Media

    Valery Fadeev, Chairman of Russia’s Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights, suggested that large Telegram channels and bloggers should be given the same rights and responsibilities as traditional…

    channelNews
    2025-12-26 Create
    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Expert Warns Telegram Ban Without Alternatives Could Be Socially Dangerous

    Experts caution that blocking Telegram in Russia without a comparable alternative could trigger serious social and technical risks. They argue the government should focus on fostering competition and improving domestic…

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