Telegram
Tracked across 34 events · 1601 articles · First seen Feb 13, 2025 · Last active Jul 06, 2026
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Regulatory
Impact: Telegram has been issued a notice by the India — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to curb pirated content on its platform within 15 days, facing potential legal action and scrutiny if it fails to comply. This event negatively impacts Telegram's reputation and could lead to operational changes.
Jul 04, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Impact: Telegram is the messaging app founded by Pavel Durov, and its platform was used by Durov to announce his plans to 'open-source' his DNA and confirm his sperm availability.
Dec 23, 2025 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram has received notices from the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to explain its existing username feature and its safeguards against misuse, following similar concerns raised about Meta Platforms — WhatsApp.
Jun 26, 2026 · 159 articles
International
Impact: Telegram, like Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, was used by the terror module for encrypted communication with handlers, prompting new regulations from the India — Department of Telecommunications.
Jan 04, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram, another popular messaging app, has faced similar restrictions to Meta Platforms — WhatsApp in Russia, with its functionality severely hampered without VPN use.
Apr 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram has been temporarily restricted in India by the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology due to its use by organized cheating rackets to fabricate 'paper leak' evidence and spread misinformation related to national examinations, including NEET-UG.
May 25, 2026 · 302 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram is mentioned as a platform where child sexual abuse material, promoted through Meta Platforms — Instagram ads, was allegedly being sold. While one channel was taken down, others continued to operate, raising concerns about its content moderation policies and its non-membership in key child safety organizations.
Jul 03, 2026 · 81 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram was allegedly used to circulate 'guess papers' that matched questions from the actual NEET-UG 2026 exam paper.
May 12, 2026 · 444 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram is mentioned as a precedent for India's scrutiny of anonymity features, having faced a temporary ban and legal challenges over similar concerns regarding user identity and cyber fraud.
Apr 20, 2026 · 306 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram channels were linked from Meta Platforms — Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material, where the material was allegedly offered for sale. This highlights how different platforms can be used in conjunction for illicit activities.
Jul 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram has also received a notice from the Indian government regarding its existing username feature and is facing scrutiny over the dissemination of pirated content, indicating broader regulatory challenges in India.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram is identified as the primary distribution channel for the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform.
May 21, 2026 · 49 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram was previously blocked by the government of Nepal in July due to concerns over online fraud and money laundering, indicating a history of online restrictions.
Sep 08, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram had 53 URLs taken down by India — Haryana Police as part of the enforcement against objectionable social media content.
Apr 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: RealClaw allows users to execute actions directly onchain by issuing instructions via Telegram, integrating the messaging platform into decentralized finance operations.
Apr 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Tech
Impact: Telegram is one of the popular messaging channels through which Gupshup Superagent operates, expanding its reach for customer conversations.
Apr 15, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Impact: Okitipi Samuel operated a Telegram channel to market and sell phishing links, indicating the platform's use in facilitating cybercrime.
Dec 18, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Telegram was the platform used by Maxim Kruglov to post the content that led to his conviction, highlighting its role as a medium for communication, including dissenting views, in Russia.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Telegram chats are used by scammers to communicate with potential victims, similar to Meta Platforms — WhatsApp.
Jul 03, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Telegram is mentioned in the context of its founder, Pavel Durov, being arrested by the same French cybercrime unit, drawing parallels to the current investigation into X.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
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