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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 Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    Telegram Founder Durov Accuses Macron of Turning EU into a “Digital Gulag”

    Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of imposing online censorship, claiming Macron is “trying to silence online critics and turn the entire EU into…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-12-25 Create
    No Telegram Block in Russia Yet

    No Telegram Block in Russia Yet

    State Duma Information Policy Committee Chairman Sergei Boyarsky believes blocking Telegram now would be a mistake. He stated that Telegram won't be blocked in Russia until all channels migrate to…

    channelNews
    2025-12-24 Create
    Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    Telegram’s Fate in Russia Hinges on Durov, Experts Say

    Russians have flooded complaints about WhatsApp outages once again, with Roskomnadzor hinting at a full block in Russia. Sources tell RBK that since December 22, the messenger's speed has dropped…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-12-24 Create
    Durov Funds IVF Using His Sperm, Promises Inheritance to Children

    Durov Funds IVF Using His Sperm, Promises Inheritance to Children

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov, a 41-year-old billionaire worth $17 billion, is funding full IVF costs for unmarried women aged 37 or younger who use his stored sperm at Moscow's Altravita…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-12-23 Create
    English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    English “Durov’s Code 2” Labels Telegram Founder a “Cryptopopulist”

    Kononov portrays Pavel Durov as diverging sharply from typical tech entrepreneurs, based on years observing him as a political phenomenon. Under Durov's leadership, Telegram evolved into a billion-user media ecosystem…

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    2025-12-23 Create
    Putin: Telegram’s Russia Issue Is Solely Legal Compliance

    Putin: Telegram’s Russia Issue Is Solely Legal Compliance

    Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Telegram faces only one problem in Russia: adherence to national legislation. This comes amid mass user complaints starting in December 2025 about service disruptions,…

    NewsRussia
    2025-12-22 Create
    Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    Telegram Vertical Video Views Cost 36% More in 2025

    The average cost per view (CPV) for vertical videos in Telegram jumped 36.4% in 2025 to 4.42 rubles, according to Win2Win Communications. Short-form vertical videos have solidified as a key…

    channelNews
    2025-12-22 Create
    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Telegram AI Ad Mentions Explode 329% to 244K Posts in 2025

    Mentions of artificial intelligence in Telegram channel advertisements exploded in 2025, reaching 244,000 posts—a 329% increase from the previous year—according to a joint study by Win2Win Communications and Telega.in. Analysis…

    AIchannel
    2025-12-19 Create
    Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    Ukrainians Quadruple Telegram Spending to UAH 30M Monthly Despite Ban Calls

    Despite ongoing pressure to ban Telegram in Ukraine, the platform saw explosive growth in 2025: Ukrainians increased payments fourfold to over UAH 30 million per month, from UAH 7 million…

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    2025-12-19 Create
    India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

    India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

    India’s telecom ministry has ordered major messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement continuous SIM binding to tackle cyber-fraud losses that topped ₹228 billion in 2024. Accounts must…

    AccountTelegram
    2025-12-18 Create
    Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    Blogs, Video Channels, and News Aggregators Lead Telegram by Reach and Engagement

    According to a study by MTS AdTech and social media management service LiveDune, blogs, video-focused channels, and news aggregators generate the highest reach and engagement on Telegram in 2025. The…

    channelRussia
    2025-12-18 Create
    Telegram Slowdowns Hit Russia, Sparking Throttling Suspicions

    Telegram Slowdowns Hit Russia, Sparking Throttling Suspicions

    From the start of this week, Telegram users in Russia have reported a surge in service disruptions, according to monitoring sites Downdetector and Sboy.rf. Complaints peaked on December 12 with…

    NewsRussia
    2025-12-16 Create
    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Lands 2.23 MW Sweden HPC Deal for Telegram AI Infrastructure

    AlphaTON Capital Corp, a firm building TON token reserves and Telegram ecosystem infrastructure, has inked a 60-month colocation agreement with atNorth AB for 2.23 MW of high-performance computing power at…

    AITelegram
    2025-12-16 Create
    Telegram iOS Aggressively Forces Update Prompts

    Telegram iOS Aggressively Forces Update Prompts

    On December 12, numerous iOS users reported that the Telegram app was forcefully demanding an update through persistent pop-up windows that interrupt usage at any moment, including right upon opening.…

    NewsTelegram
    2025-12-15 Create
    Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    Telegram has rolled out a new update that focuses on security, monetization, and creative tools. Users can now enable passkeys to log into their accounts instantly using a device PIN…

    NewsStars
    2025-12-15 Create
    Telegram Hit by Outages and Restrictions in Russia from December 11

    Telegram Hit by Outages and Restrictions in Russia from December 11

    Early on December 11, 2025, dozens of users across Russia reported sudden disruptions in WhatsApp* and Telegram, with messages failing to send and media files not loading. Downdetector recorded hundreds…

    NewsRussia
    2025-12-12 Create
    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Comedian and actor Dmitry Zhuravlev, host of the show “Natalnaya Karta,” says that in March scammers hijacked his personal Instagram and Telegram accounts by reissuing his SIM card with a…

    channellogin
    2025-12-12 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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