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Telegram CEO Accuses Reliance of Sabotaging Access for Users Outside India Says This May Be Part of Competitive War
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov publicly accused Reliance Industries of intentionally sabotaging access to the messaging platform for millions of users outside India using a method called BGP hijacking. He suggested this action, which occurred after a temporary ban on Telegram ahead of the NEET exam, might be part of an ongoing competitive war involving Meta's interests. Meanwhile, the NTA issued statements detailing fraud and misinformation campaigns that utilized Telegram channels targeting students.
Key points
- Pavel Durov accused Reliance of using BGP hijacking to sabotage Telegram access for users globally, including those in the UAE.
- Durov suggested the ban and alleged sabotage could be part of a competitive conflict, referencing Meta's interests.
- The NTA had previously issued an order blocking Telegram until June 22 due to concerns surrounding the NEET exam.
- NTA reports highlighted that fraudulent channels on Telegram were running scams related to fake exam papers and misleading proof videos.
- Authorities directed Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, citing misuse by scammers.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableReliance is sabotaging access to Telegram for millions of users outside India via BGP hijacking and this sabotage seems intentional.
- VerifiableThe NTA issued an order blocking Telegram until June 22 ahead of the NEET exam.
- VerifiableTelegram's message-editing feature was directed to be disabled in India until June 30 due to its use by scammers.
Missing context
The article does not provide technical details explaining how BGP hijacking works or what specific regulatory actions were taken by Indian authorities beyond the initial temporary block. It also lacks independent verification regarding Durov's claims about Reliance's global sabotage efforts.
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