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DPDP Act: Trojan horse for State overreach

When the DPDP Act comes into full effect in May 2027, over a billion citizens will have rights to know who holds their data, to correct it, and to delete it.

opinion

Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:53 pm IST

15-day govt notice for Telegram to act on piracy channels

The ministry has sought an action taken report within 15 days.

india news

Updated on Jul 05, 2026 12:10 pm IST

'Govt can't just wait…': Centre's stern warning to Telegram over pirated content

File: A 3D-printed Telegram app logo and small toy figurines are seen in front of India flag in this illustration

india news

Updated on Jul 04, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Why Delhi HC refused to stay the Telegram block ahead of NEET-UG retest

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) issued the order on blocking Telegram under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

india news

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 06:47 pm IST

India, Russia, China: Why so many countries have banned or suspended Telegram

Telegram has been banned in a number of countries so far.

india news

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 04:59 pm IST

Govt explains why Telegram is a problem: Multiple bots, preferred for terror act

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday restricted access to Telegram in India till June 22, a day after the NEET re-exam.

india news

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Telegram ban case: SG Mehta promises 'shocking' material in Delhi HC tomorrow

The govt said certain Telegram channels allegedly involved in examination-related activities continued to reappear after being blocked.

india news

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 09:54 pm IST

'Chor ko pakadne ke bajaye...': Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal question Telegram ban

Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal raised questions on the government's decision to restrict the Telegram app before NEET-UG retest on June 21.

india news

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 06:35 pm IST

The ‘time-travel’ flaw that prompted India to block Telegram before NEET retest

Security persons checking aspirants before appearing in the NEET UG 2026 exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) at an examination centre in Patna.

india news

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 06:35 pm IST

Telegram blocked ahead of NEET retest, Centre cites changing IP address

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) issued both orders under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

india news

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 09:46 am IST

Telegram opposes temporary ban in India: ‘You should also shut down malls’

The messaging app Telegram has been banned in India till June 22.

trending

Published on Jun 17, 2026 09:35 am IST

‘Leaks moved to other apps’: Telegram CEO criticises ban ahead of NEET-UG exam

Government bans Telegram app ahead of NEET-UG re-examination.

india news

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 08:59 am IST

Telegram ban triggers jokes, doubts and viral memes ahead of NEET re-test

Telegram ban in India: Temporary restrictions on Telegram have sparked a meme fest online.

trending

Published on Jun 17, 2026 12:15 am IST

Telegram CEO backs Candace Owens' claim about France role in Charlie Kirk murder

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has endorsed Candace Owens' claims about France's role in Charlie Kirk's death,

us news

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 09:16 pm IST

Who is Pavel Durov? Telegram CEO to leave $14B fortune to 100+ kids he fathered

File photo of Pavel Durov

us news

Published on Jun 20, 2025 08:54 pm IST

Telegram founder Pavel Durov on why he fathered over 100 kids: ‘They are all…’

File photo of Pavel Durov

us news

Published on Jun 20, 2025 08:45 pm IST

Telegram founder Pavel Durov to leave $13B fortune to his 100 biological kids

Telegram founder Pavel Durov

htcity

Published on Jun 19, 2025 11:58 pm IST

Telegram founder to leave fortune to over 100 children he fathered

Telegram founder Pavel Durov revealed he would leave his entire fortune to over 100 children.

trending

Published on Jun 19, 2025 04:59 pm IST

Telegram shuts down online Chinese markets known for hosting cybercriminals

Telegram said criminal activities like scamming or money laundering are forbidden by its terms of service.

india news

Published on May 16, 2025 07:19 pm IST

NEET UG 2025: NTA asks Telegram, Instagram to remove over 120 fake leak accounts

The move is part of a larger crackdown on misinformation that aims to mislead aspirants and create panic ahead of the national-level medical entrance exam.

education

Updated on May 01, 2025 03:39 pm IST

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov offering his sperm for free? Moscow clinic claims

The image shows Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who claimed that he has fathered over “100 biological kids" through sperm donation.

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Published on Nov 13, 2024 07:12 am IST

Russia calls Telegram boss Durov ‘victim' of his own independence

A French judge put Russian-born Durov under formal investigation last week for suspected complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, child sex abuse images, drug trafficking and fraud.

us news

Published on Sept 02, 2024 08:39 pm IST

Did Telegram CEO Pavel Durov get plastic surgery? Transformation sparks rumours

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, looks markedly different in older photographs that has surfaced online

trending

Updated on Sept 02, 2024 06:36 pm IST

Telegram's Pavel Durov to face formal investigation in France, judge rules

Demonstrators with a icon stylised painting depicting Telegram's founder Pavel Durov protest against the blocking of the popular messaging app in Russia. (AFP)

world news

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:54 am IST

Russia-France relations hit new low after Telegram boss Durov's arrest: Moscow

Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016.

world news

Updated on Aug 27, 2024 09:19 pm IST

Who's behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest? Putin ally makes big claim

Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov is charged with failing to prevent the dissemination of illicit material on Telegram, a platform with close to a billion users globally.

us news

Updated on Aug 27, 2024 07:48 pm IST

Pavel Durov detention may extend. What Telegram said? How Russia reacted?

Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016. REUTERS/Albert Gea

world news

Updated on Aug 26, 2024 08:34 pm IST