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War & Conflict2h 3m ago

Telegram founder Pavel Durov accused Indian telecom giant Reliance of disrupting Telegram access for users outside India through BGP hijacking, affecting users in countries including the UAE.

India, UAE

Who
Pavel Durov, Reliance, Telegram, X/Twitter, Meta, WhatsApp, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh, IIT Madras, Internet Freedom Foundation, Google, Apple
What
Telegram founder Pavel Durov accused Indian telecom giant Reliance of disrupting Telegram access for users outside India through BGP hijacking, affecting users in countries including the UAE.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:51:39 GMT · 2h 3m ago
Where
India, UAE ·
Why
Durov suggested the BGP hijacking may be part of a competitive war, citing Reliance's partial ownership by Meta, the parent company of Telegram's competitor, WhatsApp.
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This alleged BGP hijacking by an Indian telecom operator could disrupt internet access for users globally and highlights concerns about competitive practices and potential lobbying influence on internet policy, including Telegram's recent ban in India.

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