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Governments Ban or Suspend Telegram Over Security Concerns
Several countries, including India, Russia, and China, have banned or suspended the messaging app Telegram. Governments cite concerns over its use for terror acts, multiple bots, and features like message editing, as well as a lack of proactive measures from the platform.
17 Jun, 23:59 — 18 Jun, 11:26
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual54d ago
India, Russia, China: Why so many countries have banned or suspended Telegram
Governments across the globe have acted against popular messaging app Telegram, the latest being India.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual54d ago
At meet before ban on Telegram, Government flagged limited search feature, missing ‘proactive’ steps
By Sohini Ghosh
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First report: indian-express · 17 Jun, 23:59|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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