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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Zelensky Says Ukraine Targeting Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced efforts to infiltrate Russia's state-backed messaging app, Max, amid increasing restrictions on popular services like Telegram and WhatsApp in the country.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy on new Kremlin messaging app where Russians are being pushed: We will get to Max as well

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the challenges posed by Russia's new messaging app, Max, and the potential impacts of social media restrictions on public sentiment in Russia.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Journalists infiltrate the closed chat of the 'Narva People's Republic'. It turns out to be quite comical

Journalists infiltrated a closed Telegram group called 'Narva People's Republic' and discovered a lack of genuine interest among locals in joining the separatist movement, leading to humorous revelations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Russians resumed sending emails due to internet and messaging service blockages in the country

Russians are increasingly using email for communication as messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram face significant restrictions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Anger Grows in Russia - "I Am Leaving This Country"

Rising discontent among Russians towards authorities is attributed to ongoing internet and Telegram service disruptions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

How a journalist gained access to a closed discussion group and pretended to be a supporter of the 'Narva People's Republic'

An Estonian journalist infiltrated a Telegram group supporting the 'Narva People's Republic' as part of an experiment that revealed the project's lack of legitimacy and support from locals.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

From Telegram to Terabox... News of Dhurandar 2 Leak Creates Chaos on the Internet

Reports claim that the film Dhurandar 2 has been illegally leaked online, with users alleging it is available in high quality on platforms like Reddit and Telegram.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Your phone number can be hijacked for fraudulent use โ€“ several reports to authorities

Authorities in Finland are investigating cases of phone numbers being used to create Telegram accounts without the owner's consent, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Danish man identified as influential in alleged terror network

A 30-year-old man in Denmark is on trial for promoting a terrorist organization linked to an online extremist network called Terrorgram.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

How is a non-existent 'people's republic' being created on social media in the Estonian city of Narva?

A social media movement in Narva, Estonia, claims to establish a separatist 'Narva People's Republic', seeking autonomy from Estonia, spreading largely through platforms like Telegram.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

"Pigs are trying to give up." Torture and murders of soldiers make huge money

Videos of violence from the Ukraine war, including executions and desecrations, have become a lucrative business on Russian Telegram channels.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

'It's time to act': Israel's intelligence service creates Telegram groups to recruit Iranians amid the war

Israel's intelligence agency, the Mossad, has established Telegram channels to recruit Iranian individuals amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing the importance of collecting on-the-ground information.

Mar 19 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Iranian Blogger: 'No Rocket Hit Me'

An Iranian blogger operating a Telegram channel reports on the current state of affairs in Iran amidst ongoing conflict, highlighting government crackdowns and the importance of real-time information dissemination.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Maps, walkie-talkies and pagers: Moscow returns to analog after two weeks without Internet

Moscow residents adapt to life without mobile internet by reverting to analog communication methods after a two-week blackout, affecting even popular messaging apps.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

The Development of Fighting (Day 1482): "It's like shooting yourself in the foot." Why did the Kremlin shut down Telegram for all Russians including soldiers on the front?

The Kremlin has significantly restricted access to Telegram across Russia, affecting even military personnel, leaving many users unable to send messages or access multimedia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Development of the Fighting (Day 1482): Russia Shuts Down Telegram Even for Its Soldiers. Analysts Say It's Like Shooting Yourself in the Foot

Russia has started significantly restricting access to Telegram, affecting even its military personnel, prompting analysts to consider this a self-sabotaging move.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Moscow plunged into internet blackout as Putin fears โ€˜assassination plotโ€™

In response to fears of an assassination plot, President Vladimir Putin has imposed a mobile internet blackout in Moscow and restricted communication methods, including blocking Telegram on the front lines in Ukraine.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Telegram Blocked by 80% in Russia

The successful request rate for the messaging app Telegram from Russia has reportedly dropped to nearly 80%, with some areas approaching 90%, according to the publication 'Kommersant'.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Messaging app 'Telegram' has ceased operations in Russia

Users reported that they were unable to access the Telegram service on both mobile and web platforms, amid rumors it could be completely banned by April 1st.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This message comes with an authentic name - favorite service account at risk

A Finnish authority warns users about fraudulent messages appearing to come from Telegram, indicating account verification or checks, but are actually scams.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends Telegram group sharing women's photos without consent

A Brazilian court has ordered the immediate suspension of a Telegram group that was sharing photos of women without their consent, involving around 900 members.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Telegram Report: Mojtaba Khamenei Escaped a Bombing at the Last Minute

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, survived an airstrike from the US and Israel by stepping into his garden just minutes before his home was hit by missiles, according to a leaked recording.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russians losing Telegram access as Kremlin moves to block popular messenger

As the Kremlin seeks to block access to Telegram, many Russians are experiencing significant outages with the app, reflecting a shift towards state-controlled messaging alternatives.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

News in easy language on March 16

Ukraine faces difficulties in securing funding as Hungary blocks European aid.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia begins to block popular messaging app

Russian authorities have started blocking the instant messaging platform Telegram, with users reporting significant access issues.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Telegram is essentially not working in Russia

The messaging app Telegram is reportedly facing complete blocking in Russia, with users across the country unable to access its features.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Telegram Outages Reported Across Russia as Block Rumors Swirl

Telegram outages reported in Russia suggest possible governmental censorship ahead of a crackdown.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Media: Blocking of the 'Telegram' app has started in Russia

Users in Russia are reporting significant disruptions to the messaging app 'Telegram,' with complaints suggesting a possible crackdown by authorities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Russia is trying to limit the use of Telegram on the front

Russia is reportedly attempting to restrict the use of the Telegram messaging platform among its front-line army units, potentially creating further communication issues for its troops in Ukraine.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia fines Telegram messenger over US$430,000

Russia has imposed a fine of over US$430,000 on the Telegram messaging app for not removing content deemed illegal by authorities.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian government begins full blocking of Telegram

The Russian government has initiated a full blockade of the Telegram messaging service, causing widespread access issues for users across the country.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: $430,000 fine on Telegram

Russia has imposed a fine of approximately $432,366 on the messaging application Telegram for failing to remove prohibited content.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Your DNI for less than 4 dollars: warns that Telegram bots are auctioning Renaper data, addresses and even financial histories

A report highlights the alarming sale of personal data, including national IDs and financial histories, in Latin America through Telegram bots and channels.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Max Takes Over Russia

Russian soldiers have received official orders to shut down all Telegram channels and switch to using the domestic social media platform Max, as reported by security expert Rainer Saks.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When the algorithm signs the dismissal telegram

The mass adoption of artificial intelligence systems could trigger a systemic crisis in 2028 due to their unexpected success rather than failure.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Young man imprisoned for promoting drug sales with a tattoo on his forehead

A YouTuber has been arrested for tattooing a Telegram account linked to drug sales on his forehead and promoting it for payment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œDo you want to count fingers?โ€ Netanyahu dismisses death rumors

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on Telegram to refute rumors about his death, jokingly commenting on a misconception that arose from an earlier speech.

Mar 15 โ€ข 23:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

UP SI Exam 2026: Fraudsters Caught for Leaking Paper... STF Arrests 3

A major cyber fraud related to the Uttar Pradesh police sub-inspector recruitment exam has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in cheating candidates.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Paper leak scam, extortion via UPI... Fraudster arrested in the name of SI recruitment

A fraudster has been arrested in Lucknow for extorting money from candidates by falsely claiming to provide leaked SI recruitment exam papers through Telegram.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Claim of selling UP SI recruitment papers... Second FIR in Lucknow on Telegram

Another case of fraud concerning the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector recruitment exam has surfaced on the social media platform Telegram, leading to a second FIR being filed in Lucknow.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Complete paper for 15,000, half for 8,000', solver gang active in UP SI exam

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has filed a second FIR against Telegram channels claiming to sell question papers for the Sub-Inspector recruitment exam, revealing the existence of a solver gang.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Task found on Telegram, car set on fire... a major conspiracy was hatched in Bijnor

A suspect has been arrested in Bijnor, India, for attempting to create unrest by setting a vehicle ablaze, with police uncovering crucial digital evidence on the suspect's mobile phone.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Explosions reported at Russian airfields in Krasnodar Krai, occupied Crimea

Ukrainian attacks reportedly led to explosions at military airfields in Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea on March 13, as reported by Russian Telegram channels.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The number of victims of scheme that shared photos in group with sexual content rises to 40

The number of women who reported a Telegram group used to share their photos alongside sexual content has risen to 40.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Analyzed the speech of the new leader of Iran: he was surprised himself

The new Iranian leader expressed surprise at his appointment and delivered a lengthy statement via Telegram addressing the state of war and the military.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Telegram disruptions reported worldwide

Telegram's messaging service is facing widespread disruptions affecting users in various regions, including Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Autopsy report of Navalny. It doesn't say the important things, yet supports the version about frog poison

The newly released autopsy report of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, which surfaced on the Black Mirror Telegram channel, has sparked outrage among his family for its handling of the circumstances surrounding his death.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Leaked Photos of Navalny's Body in the Morgue and Details of the Court Examination. Family Requests Respect

Leaked images of Alexei Navalny's corpse published by an anonymous Telegram account have sparked outrage as his family seeks privacy during this difficult time.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Russia, 'to ensure people's security,' internet operations are disrupted in several cities

Russia has disrupted internet services in several cities as part of its security measures amidst claims of escalating Ukrainian attacks.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russiaโ€™s Antitrust Agency Confirms Advertising Ban on Telegram, Meta Platforms and YouTube

Russia's antitrust agency has announced a ban on advertising via platforms like Telegram, YouTube, and Instagram, citing ongoing restrictions placed on these services by the state communications regulator.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:34 UTC

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