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⛔️ When a block becomes a global routing incident Telegram's temporary block in India turned into something much bigger. Our team dug into the details behind Durov's accusations of BGP hijacking, the role of Reliance, how internet routing actually works, and why users in countries like the UAE suddenly experienced Telegram disruptions. What really happened — and why this story matters far beyond India: ↖️ https://durovscode.com/india-telegram-block-durov-reliance-bgp-hijacking

⚡️ Telegram disruption beyond India Pavel Durov says India's Reliance is sabotaging access to Telegram for millions of users outside the country, including in the UAE, through a rogue method known as BGP hijacking. 📌 According to Durov, the disruption looks deliberate, as Reliance has ignored multiple reports about the issue. 📌 He suggests the sabotage may be part of a wider competitive fight, pointing out that Reliance is partially owned by Meta, the company behind WhatsApp. 📌 Network operators have been advised to reject unauthorized BGP announcements from Reliance (AS18101) to prevent route hijacks and keep their users' connections stable. 📌 Durov also hinted that Reliance and WhatsApp may have been behind the recent lobbying campaign to ban Telegram in India. The latest statement follows India's earlier decision to temporarily block Telegram over leaked medical exam questions. Durov previously criticized that move, arguing it punished 150 million ordinary users while doing nothing to stop the actual leakers, with the content simply migrating to other apps. Telegram has since removed hundreds of channels in India distributing leaked exam materials and related scams, and the platform has also made the "edited" label more visible to prevent backdating fraud. @durovs_code

🙂 Cursor enters orbit SpaceX is acquiring Cursor, one of the leading AI coding platforms and a major competitor to tools from OpenAI and Anthropic. The deal → values the company at $60 billion. @durovs_code

🤐 That's one way to stop cheating Indian authorities have blocked Telegram until June 22 following the leak of questions from a major medical entrance exam. Why officials took the step — and how students reacted: 📌 https://durovscode.com/india-blocks-telegram-medical-exam-leak

😏 Finally, someone did it A Claude user has sued Anthropic → over usage limits on its paid plans. The lawsuit claims the company advertises more access than subscribers actually receive on its $100 and $200 tiers. @durovs_code

🦴 $200,000 for a Durov edit Telegram has launched a new contest with a $200,000 prize pool. Participants are invited to create viral videos based on Pavel Durov's recent Oslo Freedom Forum speech and post them on social media. 📌 https://durovscode.com/telegram-digital-freedom-contest-creators

😆 Logged off by the government The UK is preparing one of the world's toughest sets of restrictions for children and teenagers online. 📌 Users under 18 could face a digital curfew and lose access to romantic AI chatbots. 📌 Anyone under 16 could be banned from social media altogether, with additional restrictions on gaming and streaming platforms. ↖️ https://durovscode.com/uk-social-media-ban-under-16s-digital-curfew-teens

🤐 Xbox might go solo Microsoft is reportedly considering → major changes to Xbox, including a spin-off, joint venture, or even a sale. @durovs_code

🤫 Not the best IPO timing A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has launched an investigation → into OpenAI days after the company filed for an IPO. The probe covers ChatGPT's safety, data practices, advertising, and interactions with children. @durovs_code

❤️ This weekend in #TECH 📌 Trump's "Made in America" smartphone turned out to be strikingly similar to HTC's 2024 U24 Pro. 📌 Apple may have finally fixed Siri nearly two years after unveiling its AI plans. 📌 Anthropic disabled Fable 5 and Mythos 5 worldwide after a U.S. government order targeting foreign users. @durovs_code

🛸 Terminal mode activated Xiaomi has unveiled MiMo Code, an AI coding agent that runs directly in the terminal and can independently handle multi-step development tasks. The company claims it even outperforms Claude Code on some benchmarks. How it works: 📌 https://durovscode.com/xiaomi-mimo-code-ai-coding-agent-launch

😄 Windows got faster Microsoft has released one of the biggest Windows 11 updates → in recent months. The update introduces a new low-latency mode that speeds up the Start menu, Search, and Action Center, while also delivering more than 200 security fixes. @durovs_code

❤️ Rich text, AI admins, and more Telegram has released a major update with rich text formatting for bots, AI-powered group admins, links inside poll options, and the return of Telegram on smartwatches. How the new features work: ↖️ https://durovscode.com/telegram-rich-text-bots-ai-moderators-update

☕️ Canada says no until 16 Canada plans to ban social media for children under 16. The proposed legislation would also make AI chatbots subject to new safety requirements. ↖️ https://durovscode.com/canada-ban-social-media-kids-under-16

😻 We told you so A former Grok engineer has sued xAI and SpaceX, claiming he was pushed out after repeatedly raising concerns about AI safety. ↖️ https://durovscode.com/xai-spacex-lawsuit-grok-safety-engineer-fired

😆 Read the terms Independent musicians have sued → Google, claiming the company used their songs to train its Lyria music-generation model without permission. @durovs_code

🤐 The App Store diet Apple has updated its developer guidelines and significantly tightened the rules for low-quality apps on the App Store. What could now get an app removed — and what developers need to know: 📌 https://durovscode.com/apple-app-store-low-quality-apps-rules

🧠 New top model unlocked Anthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, its new flagship AI models. The company says they outperform the existing Opus lineup. How they differ: ↖️ https://durovscode.com/anthropic-claude-fable-5-mythos-class-launch

🤩 It's back! Telegram has officially brought back its Apple Watch app. What users are getting this time: 📌 https://durovscode.com/telegram-apple-watch-app-returns

🦴 Only took a decade Instagram has rolled out one of its most requested features — users can now manually rearrange the posts on their profile grid, without having to delete and repost. 📌 Open your profile, press and hold any post on your grid, select "Reorder grid" from the pop-up menu, then long press and drag your posts into the order you want. Pinned posts will stay fixed at the top of the profile. @durovs_code