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How to Delete Telegram Account Permanently

Sagnik Das Gupta
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Telegram lets you delete your account permanently via both the Android and iPhone mobile apps, as well as the desktop app. To do so on either one of those, head over to the app > hamburger menu > Privacy and Security > If away for > select timeframe. However, you will have to wait for a period of at least a month for this deletion to take place. If you want to instantly delete your Telegram account, head over to the Telegram Delete Account page on the web and follow the on-screen instructions.
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10 Best Telegram Alternatives You Must Try in 2025

Abubakar Mohammed
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Telegram is an excellent app but if you're looking for alternatives for whatever reason, some of the apps that stand out are Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, Beeper, and Discord. These apps offer great set of features while being mostly free. Some of them are open-source so you can be rest assured that your data isn't going anywhere.
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Is Telegram Getting Banned in India? Everything You Should Know

Arjun Sha
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France has arrested Telegram CEO Pavel Durov over charges of insufficient moderation on the Telegram platform. Amid this development, India's IT Ministry has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to check on pending complaints against Telegram. It's not clear whether it will lead to Telegram's suspension in India.
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What is Happening With Telegram CEO Pavel Durov? Explained

Arjun Sha
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Pavel Durov, the co-founder and CEO of Telegram, has been arrested by the French police in Paris. French authorities allege that Telegram has insufficient moderation and its platform is widely used for sharing child sexual content, drug trafficking, promotion of terrorism, fraud, etc. Telegram has failed to enforce the laws of the country. Telegram's position is that its CEO can't be prosecuted for abuse on its platform.
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Telegram Gets Official Microsoft Copilot Bot, Here’s How to Use It

Sagnik Das Gupta
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Telegram has received a new Copilot bot to butt heads with the likes of WhatsApp's Meta AI. To use it, simply head over to the official Microsoft Copilot bot for Telegram page and add it to the messaging platform. Once added, you will need to share your phone number for it to work. I have a problem with that, since it raises privacy concerns. Moreover, the bot is very limited right now, and you can only do 30 runs per day. Also, it recognizes only text-based prompts right now.