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Pawieł Durow

Pawieł Durow

technology entrepreneur (born 1984)

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  • Jul 29

    Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist list after charging him with facilitating terrorism

    The move follows an FSB announcement that Durov is wanted internationally for allegedly allowing Ukrainian intelligence to use the messaging app to recruit Russians for sabotage.

  • Jun 21

    India re-tests 2.2 million medical hopefuls under military escort and Telegram ban after question leak

    Around 2.2 million Indian students retook the NEET medical entrance exam on Sunday under biometric checks, AI surveillance and a Telegram ban, after a question leak forced the cancellation of the May session.

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