Edward Snowden, a prominent whistleblower, criticized the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, calling it a violation of human rights. He accused French President Emmanuel Macron of using the arrest to gain access to private communications. Telegram also responded, emphasizing their compliance with EU laws and highlighting the absurdity of the claims against them.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France over the weekend on charges of money laundering, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and child sexual exploitation. The arrest comes after an investigation by French authorities, who allege that Durov was involved in the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse content. Telegram has denied the allegations and stated that they comply with EU laws.
Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, has teased major announcements regarding the Trump family’s upcoming cryptocurrency project. He urges followers to stay updated through their official Telegram channel. The project, rumored to be a DeFi-based real estate venture, has generated excitement and caution within the crypto community.
Donald Trump Jr. has urged followers to join the official Telegram channel for updates on the Trump family’s upcoming cryptocurrency project, dismissing rumors and speculation. The project, hinted at by Eric Trump, aims to disrupt traditional finance with a cryptocurrency-based real estate initiative. The Trump family has emphasized the authenticity of their official project and warned against fraudulent tokens.
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has revealed that he has over 100 biological children across 12 countries through anonymous sperm donation. He shared his story on his Telegram channel, aiming to destigmatize sperm donation and encourage more men to consider it as a way to help families struggling with infertility.
The Kerala Cyber Police have registered the first case under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 after discovering advertisements for the sale of FMGE exam question papers and answer keys on Telegram groups. The FMGE exam, which is mandatory for foreign medical graduates seeking to practice in India, is scheduled for July 6th.
Telegram Premium is an optional subscription service for the popular messaging app that unlocks extra features, increased limits, and a premium experience. This article explores the benefits of Telegram Premium, including faster download speeds, larger file uploads, unique stickers, and ad-free usage. It also explains how much Telegram Premium costs and how to sign up for it.
Microsoft’s Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, is now available as a bot on Telegram. However, the service is currently unavailable in the EU and has a daily limit of 30 messages. Users will need to verify their phone number to use the bot, which is based on GPT-4, GPT-3.5, and Microsoft’s in-house models. The Copilot bot offers commands for restarting the chat, sharing the bot with friends, and getting ideas for usage. Microsoft plans to expand Copilot’s integration to other messaging apps, including WhatsApp, but details are yet to be announced.
Last week, China requested Apple remove four apps, including Telegram, Signal, and WhatsApp, from its App Store in China. Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov responded, arguing that Apple was the actual target of China’s move. However, experts say that’s not true.
The UK government plans to ban the Telegram group ‘Terrorgram,’ which disseminates white supremacist ideas and bomb-making instructions. Its members have been linked to violent attacks globally, including a nightclub shooting in Slovakia. The government aims to add Terrorgram to a list of banned terrorist organizations.
