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  1. The competitive medical entrance exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency, but the integrity of the exam failed when leaked papers were circulated on Telegram. The CBI is now investigating the matter.
  2. India blocked Telegram due to fraud and paper leaks related to the competitive medical entrance exam.
  3. Pavel Durov criticized the government's ban on the Telegram platform.
  4. Pavel Durov was questioned in Paris, while Russian authorities slowed services due to non-compliance, amid investigations into the platform's criminal links.

FSB launches an investigation targeting the Telegram platform and accusing Pavel Durov of enabling terrorism and facilitating recruitment.

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FSB launches an investigation targeting the Telegram platform and accusing Pavel Durov of enabling terrorism and facilitating recruitment.

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  1. FSB formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism allegations.1 source
  2. FSB alleges Telegram founder failed to remove content, leading to brief detention and civil proceedings.Sub-event
  3. FSB targets global platform founder with arrest warrant following investigation into platform's role in enabling terrorism.Sub-event
  4. Russian authorities added Pavel Durov to the country's terrorist register.Sub-event
  5. The Russian state utilizes its domestic security agency, the FSB, to monitor Telegram for prohibited content.Sub-event
  6. Durov, founder of Telegram, faces terrorism charges from Russia's security agency.1 source
  7. FSB accuses Telegram of failing to remove content as Kremlin seeks digital control.1 source
  8. Russia formally charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and enforced internet control.1 source
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  1. Kremlin pushes for tighter digital control, prompting platform privacy moves.1 source
  2. FSB accuses Pavel Durov of facilitating terrorism and recruitment in connection with Telegram platform investigation.1 source
  3. Durov was charged by Russia and relocated to Dubai, while Telegram faces Australian regulatory action.1 source
  4. FSB charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism and platform liability.1 source
  5. FSB charges founder of Telegram for alleged inaction on content.1 source
  6. Jan 1, 2026: French investigators examine Telegram's operational failures.1 source
  7. FSB charges Telegram founder over moderation failure; Moscow promotes MAX.1 source

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Pavel Durov was questioned in Paris, while Russian authorities slowed services due to non-compliance, amid investigations into the platform's criminal links. All 1 developments

Within The competitive medical entrance exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency, but the integrity of the exam failed when leaked papers were circulated on Telegram. The CBI is now investigating the matter.

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