Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT SecretaryIndia's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
ETtech in-depth: Pay Rs 99 via UPI, get access to Telegram’s privacy abuse economyTelegram has long been known as a place where pirated films, books, newspaper PDFs, exam material and banned content resurface quickly afte...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips: ProsecutorsProsecutors are investigating a Telegram network used by Chinese men for sexual assaults. These perpetrators referred to women as "cars" an...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors sayInvestigators have been poring through several years' worth of posts in roughly two dozen group chats on the popular messaging app that aut...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Meta says aggressively working to combat child exploitation on appsMeta detailed its AI-powered efforts to fight child exploitation across its platforms. The company stated it is investing more resources to...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platformMeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.
24 Jun, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Telegram a new ‘dark web’: Centre defends ban ahead of NEET retestThe remarks were made in a counter affidavit filed in response to Telegram's petition challenging the government's decision to temporarily ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he received summons in Russia addressed to 'suspect'Telegram founder Pavel Durov has received a summons in Russia. He is named a suspect in a criminal case. Russian authorities are attempting...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Russia imposes curbs on WhatsApp, Telegram callsRussia has partially restricted calls on WhatsApp, claiming it’s a necessary step to fight fraud, extortion, and terrorism. The government ...
14 Aug, 2025, 06.18 AM IST
Telegram boss admits 'seriousness' of French allegations: sourceTelegram founder Pavel Durov blamed French authorities for failing to notify Telegram about alleged criminal activity. He stated that Paris...
18 Jan, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
Criminal networks in Southeast Asia flourish in Telegram's 'underground markets': UNCriminal networks in Southeast Asia are using Telegram for large-scale illicit activities, says a UN report. The app allows trading of hack...
07 Oct, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reportsSouth Korean police have initiated an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram for allegedly aiding in the distribution of deepfa...
02 Sep, 2024, 12.42 PM IST
Telegram could face greater EU scrutinyTelegram could face stricter EU digital rules as Brussels probes whether the popular messaging app -- whose founder faces criminal charges ...
29 Aug, 2024, 11.09 PM IST
Telegram Ban in India: Memes say it's 'Dukh Ka Mahaul' among students and free OTT series and movies groupsThe Indian government investigated Telegram over alleged involvement in criminal activities such as extortion and gambling. This came follo...
27 Aug, 2024, 03.40 PM IST