Telegram May Ban in India: The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been detained in France, which has sparked severe concerns about the messaging app's operation. Over the years, the company has been accused of facilitating illicit activity on its platform.
Durov was arrested earlier this week by French authorities on suspicion of abusing children and breaking the nation's regulations regarding app moderation.
India to Likely Ban Telegram
In the midst of the Telegram craze, some media reports say that the Modi government is looking into the platform and may likely implement a ban on the messaging platform.
Central Government may take other necessary measures to stop illegal activities including the distribution of child pornography and adult movies.
Countries with Strict Actions Against Telegram
Here is the list of countries that have taken action against the messaging platform Telegram for various reasons:
| Country | Action Taken | Reason |
| United Kingdom | Calls for stricter regulation | Alleged use of Telegram channels to coordinate anti-immigrant riots. |
| Spain | Briefly banned Telegram in March 2023, later reversed | Copyright concerns raised by major media groups. |
| Norway | Banned usage of Telegram by government officials on work devices | National security risks, mainly from China and Russia. |
| Germany | Considered a ban in 2022; fined Telegram €5 million | Violation of hate speech laws; non-compliance with local regulations. |
| Russia | Two-year ban from 2018 to 2020 | Refusal to hand over user information to the government. |
| Belarus | No official ban, but significant risks for users | Telegram channels labeled as extremist, with potential prison sentences for users. |
| China | Blocked Telegram since 2015 | Government censorship following a DDoS attack on Telegram's servers. |
| Iran | Blocked Telegram since 2018 | Government accused Telegram of facilitating protests calling for economic justice. |
| India | Under investigation; possible future ban | Alleged involvement in criminal activities such as leaking exam papers and spreading child pornography. |
| Thailand | Banned Telegram in 2020 | Use of Telegram to organize anti-government protests. |
Telegram is a widely used messaging app with over 900 million active users worldwide. However, several countries have taken strict measures against Telegram due to concerns over irregularities and the spread of misleading content. The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, has also been a focal point of these actions.
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