Movies and web series will no longer be available free on Telegram: Channels and groups with pirated content will have to be removed in 15 days, second notice to the app in 3 days.

Movies and web series will no longer be available free on Telegram: Channels and groups with pirated content will have to be removed in 15 days, second notice to the app in 3 days.

New Delhi10 minutes ago copy link Now you will not be able to download pirated movies and web series available for free on Telegram app. The central government has asked the messaging app to remove channels and groups providing piracy versions of films and OTT content. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a notice…

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‘Buy Rape Video At Just Rs 99’: Inside Report On Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Content

‘Buy Rape Video At Just Rs 99’: Inside Report On Instagram Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Content

Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 7:42 PM IST The ads reportedly linked users to channels on the messaging app Telegram where users could buy the alleged child sexual abuse material for as little as Rs 99. Instagram logo displayed on a smartphone. (File photo: AFP) A wave of widespread condemnation has followed, with the government issuing…

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After WhatsApp, Centre Sends Notice To Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

After WhatsApp, Centre Sends Notice To Telegram, Signal Over Username Feature

Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 9:55 PM IST The government has now widened its scrutiny to other messaging platforms as well, sources said. News18 The Centre has widened its scrutiny of messaging platforms, with Telegram and Signal now coming under the government’s radar after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raised concerns over WhatsApp’s…

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Notice to Telegram after WhatsApp on username feature: Government asked – What steps are being taken to stop this from the danger of cyber crimes?

Notice to Telegram after WhatsApp on username feature: Government asked – What steps are being taken to stop this from the danger of cyber crimes?

After WhatsApp, the Central Government has also sent a notice to social media platforms Telegram and Signal on Thursday, July 2 regarding the username feature. The government has asked what steps are being taken to stop online fraud, fake identities and cyber crimes through the username feature. According to news agency PTI, the government asked…

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‘Can 150 Million Users Be Silenced For An Exam?’: Delhi HC Questions Govt’s Telegram Ban Ahead Of NEET Retest

‘Can 150 Million Users Be Silenced For An Exam?’: Delhi HC Questions Govt’s Telegram Ban Ahead Of NEET Retest

Last Updated:June 18, 2026, 6:04 PM IST After hearing arguments from both sides, the court reserved its judgment on Telegram’s plea against the decision to restrict its access prior to the June 21 NEET-UG retest The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that Telegram is being widely exploited for a range of illegal activities,…

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A Call, a Threat, a Transfer: What is a digital arrest and can a ‘kill switch’ stop it?

    A Call, a Threat, a Transfer: What is a digital arrest and can a ‘kill switch’ stop it?

    India is witnessing a rise in cases of ‘digital arrest’ and cyber fraud, where criminals impersonate police officers or officials from investigative agencies and coerce victims into transferring large sums of money. The idea was discussed by a high-level inter-departmental committee formed in December under the leadership of a special secretary of the ministry. The…

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    Zoho Arattai: Not WhatsApp, Signal, Or Telegram: How To Install It On iPhone And Android And Five Features That Stand Out In 2025

      Zoho Arattai: Not WhatsApp, Signal, Or Telegram: How To Install It On iPhone And Android And Five Features That Stand Out In 2025

      Zoho Arattai Features: Zoho has introduced Arattai, a free messaging platform with internet calling. The new app is marketed as an Indian alternative to WhatsApp, optimized for low-end smartphones and slower networks. Following its launch, it is being hailed as India’s answer to Meta’s WhatsApp. The Tamil word “Arattai” means “casual conversation” or “chat,” capturing…

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