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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 Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    Telegram Redesign Breaks Accessibility for Blind iOS Users

    Blind blogger Andrey Kuklin demonstrated that key interface elements in Telegram's updated mobile apps no longer work correctly with Apple's VoiceOver screen reader. The primary complaint targets the bottom navigation…

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    2025-11-28 Create
    Match TV Telegram Channel Enters Top 10 by Views in October 2025

    Match TV Telegram Channel Enters Top 10 by Views in October 2025

    Match TV has entered the top 10 Russian media Telegram channels by audience reach, taking 10th place in Medialogia’s October 2025 ranking by average views per post. The broadcaster’s Telegram…

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    2025-11-27 Create
    Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    Rumored Telegram Ban Pushes Russian Advertisers to Pull 1.2 Billion Rubles

    Rumors that Telegram could soon be blocked in Russia have sparked serious anxiety among advertisers, leading companies to pull around 1.2 billion rubles in advertising budgets from the messenger. Officially,…

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    Khabib Deletes Telegram Gift Posts After Backlash

    Khabib Deletes Telegram Gift Posts After Backlash

    Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has removed social media posts promoting his exclusive collectible gifts on Telegram after facing a wave of online backlash. According to the report, announcements…

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    Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    Telegram Gifts Market Soars to $292 Million in 2025

    In just one year, Telegram Gifts have evolved from simple images into a major social and economic phenomenon. Analysts at Getgems, using Dune data, estimate that trading volume for Telegram…

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    ROSTIC’S Mini App on Telegram Blends Food Delivery and Movie Night for Russian Families

    ROSTIC’S Mini App on Telegram Blends Food Delivery and Movie Night for Russian Families

    ROSTIC’S has introduced a new movie-themed Mini App in Telegram as part of its “Настроение есть!” marketing campaign in 2025. Aimed at Russian families and movie fans, the Mini App…

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    2025-11-25 Create
    Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    Telegram’s Secret Channels Fuel Spain’s Fastest Property Market

    Telegram is transforming Spain’s property market by providing a lightning-fast platform for investors to purchase homes. Entry starts on company websites, where prospective buyers share their details and, if approved,…

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    2025-11-25 Create
    Telegram CEO Backs Candace Owens’ Claims of French Role in Charlie Kirk’s Death

    Telegram CEO Backs Candace Owens’ Claims of French Role in Charlie Kirk’s Death

    Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has backed Candace Owens' recent assertion that French authorities may have had a role in the death of American activist Charlie Kirk, calling the claim “entirely…

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    2025-11-24 Create
    Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    Telegram Earns 347 Million Rubles in Auction of Khabib Nurmagomedov Digital Papakhas

    Telegram has generated more than 347 million rubles (about $3.8 million USD) by auctioning licensed digital papakhas—traditional headwear symbolizing Khabib Nurmagomedov’s undefeated UFC legacy. At the event, 29,000 collectible papakhas…

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    2025-11-24 Create
    Khabib Nurmagomedov Invites Telegram CEO Pavel Durov to Train

    Khabib Nurmagomedov Invites Telegram CEO Pavel Durov to Train

    Following Islam Makhachev’s recent UFC welterweight championship victory and cousin Umar Nurmagomedov’s return to bantamweight contention, Khabib Nurmagomedov reached out to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for an unexpected invitation. In…

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    2025-11-21 Create
    Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    Telegram Adds Live Stories, Gift Auctions, and Improved Interface in Major Update

    Telegram’s November update adds several major features across platforms. Now, users can start live streams in Telegram Stories, letting participants send, highlight, and pin comments using “Stars” as donations. Live…

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    Telegram Ban in Russia May Fuel Negative PR and Covert Advertising

    Telegram Ban in Russia May Fuel Negative PR and Covert Advertising

    A potential ban on Telegram in Russia will likely increase negative PR practices and reshape advertising strategies, warns digital expert Kristina Potupchik. Previous attempts to block the messenger have failed,…

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    2025-11-20 Create
    Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    Telegram Remains Unrestricted in Pskov, But Excluded From Regional Whitelist

    Telegram’s service in Pskov remains unrestricted, even after the region experienced temporary internet limitations aimed at protecting critical facilities. In response to the lengthy restrictions, local authorities compiled a whitelist…

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    2025-11-20 Create
    Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    Telegram’s New Features Spark Debate Among Khabarovsk Users

    Pavel Durov recently announced the testing of new features designed to expand the messenger’s social and business potential. Users in Khabarovsk, who rely on Telegram for communication and news, have…

    businesschannel
    2025-11-19 Create
    Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 Adds Gift Auctions, Live Stories, and Stability Fixes

    Telegram Desktop 6.3.1 Adds Gift Auctions, Live Stories, and Stability Fixes

    Telegram Desktop has released versions 6.3.0 and 6.3.1, bringing both new features and stability improvements. The 6.3.0 update introduces support for gift auctions and live stories, letting users participate in…

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    2025-11-19 Create
    Telegram Mandates Email Linking for Russian Users to Secure Account Access

    Telegram Mandates Email Linking for Russian Users to Secure Account Access

    Telegram has introduced a mandatory requirement for Russian users to link an email address to their accounts to maintain access. When opening the app, a notification prompts users to add…

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    2025-11-18 Create
    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan is intensifying regulation of digital platforms, notably introducing registration requirements for Telegram channels as part of a broader crackdown on misinformation. Minister Aida Balaeva has stressed that the anonymity…

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    2025-11-18 Create
    Telegram Absent from Russia’s “White List” of Essential Websites

    Telegram Absent from Russia’s “White List” of Essential Websites

    Reports initially claimed Telegram had joined Russia’s “white list” of essential internet services, which allows websites to function during outages or limited access. However, the country’s digital authority (Roskomnadzor/RKN) refuted…

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