CYBER● ELEVATEDJun 17 · Jun 17, 2026, 7:37 AM

Telegram stops working for existing users in India but remains accessible via VPN

thehindubusinessline · india

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised the move, claiming it impacts over 150 million users and alleging lobbying behind the decision

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