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What is Telegram and why was its founder-CEO recently arrested in Paris

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images. Durov, who was born in Russia, spent much of his childhood in Italy and is a citizen of France, Russia, the Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the United Arab Emirates. He was taken into custody at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France on Saturday after landing from Azerbaijan. In a statement posted to its platform, Telegram said it abides by EU laws and its content moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving. Durov, the company added, has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe. Here are some details on Telegram, the app at the center of Durov's arrest. WHAT IS TELEGRAM? Telegram is an app that allows for one-on-one conversations, group chats and large channels that let people broadcas

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at Paris airport for alleged offences

The 39-year-old billionaire is suspected of failing to take steps to prevent criminal use of Telegram, AFP said, adding he's expected to appear in court on Sunday

Brand value of Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker skyrockets after Olympic success

While Neeraj Chopra has been identified as the highest-valued non-cricketer among Indian sportspersons, Manu Bhaker is also finalising big deals

Star Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker locks Rs 1.5 crore deal with Coca-Cola

Following the Paris Olympics victory, Manu Bhaker's endorsement fee has surged six times, from the previous Rs 25 lakh to approximately Rs 1.5 crore now

Olympian boxer Imane Khelif sues Elon Musk, JK Rowling over gender remarks

At the Paris Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced intense scrutiny over her gender on social media after her opponent exited their August 1 bout in the 66 kg boxing category in just 46 seconds

Woman grabs, kisses Tom Cruise on Olympics final night, controversy erupts

A video went viral on social media where a woman was seen grabbing and kissing Tom Cruise; the incident has sparked controversy on the internet

France's beautiful dream fades as Paris Games give way to political crisis

Talks over government jobs and budget cuts loom, with voter anger sure to follow

Paris Games reboots Olympic brand, raising bar for Los Angeles in 2028

Broadcasters and sponsors enjoyed more viewers and searches during this edition of the Games. LA 2028 CEO said France did a 'spectacular job'

Paris Olympics 2024: Closing ceremony live time (IST); where to stream

The closing ceremony will be held at Stade de France on August 11 at 12:30 AM (Aug 12). This is the same stadium that hosted most of the athletic events over the two weeks

Arshad, Neeraj 'like our sons': Moms celebrate India-Pak winners. Watch

Neeraj Chopra, the gold medalist in the Tokyo Games, was dethroned by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the Paris Olympics 2024 men's javelin throw final on Thursday

Paris becomes more disabled-friendly, but will it last after Paralympics?

Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a volunteer helping visitors find their way. The 57-year-old wheelchair user is in awe at how easy it's been to cross the city on public transit to reach the Olympic stadium. I never would have believed I could make it here almost on my own, she said Wednesday after her 1 & 1/2-hour commute from her home in southern Paris. Her daily journey highlights the city's efforts to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Lame said an online system that lets her book assistance at commuter train stations has been particularly helpful. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system where most stations are not fully accessible to people in wheelchairs. And, Lame wonders whether the train station assistants will still be there after the Paralympics, which start just over two weeks after the Olympics ...

Muhammad Yunus returns to B'desh from Paris to take charge of interim govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday returned to Bangladesh from Paris to take oath as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, three days after Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister and fled the country following widespread protests against her regime. Yunus, 84, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work on microlending, was designated head of the interim government after President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday. Yunus was in Paris for the Olympic Games. He returned to the country via Dubai. An Emirates flight (EK-582) carrying Yunus landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:10pm local time. Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, senior officials, student leaders and civil society members welcomed him at the airport. He will go directly to Bangabhaban, the Prime Minister's official residence. This interim government will lead the country for a certain period and oversee the election to transition power to an elected .

Vinesh Phogat gained 2 kg, failed to cut it overnight: 24 hour timeline explained

Vinesh Phogat competed in the 50-kg weight category wrestling at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, a shift from her previous categories of 53 kg and 55 kg

Paris Olympics 2024: Israeli athletes receive threats amid Gaza conflict

Olympics 2024: Last week, Paris prosecutors initiated an investigation into death threats sent via email to Israeli athletes

Romanian PM to boycott Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Here's why

'To withdraw a medal earned through honest effort on the basis of an appeal is totally unacceptable,' said Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu

Worms on the menu? Olympic athletes in Paris cry foul over village food

Numerous athletes at Paris Olympics 2024 have raised issues about both the quality and quantity of food provided

India's Olympic dream dashed: Vinesh Phogat disqualified, nation reacts

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight

Paris Olympics 2024: Here's how wrestler Nisha Dahiya missed a medal

Nisha opened her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign today itself and qualified for the QF by winning her pre-QF bout against Ukraine's Tetiana Sova by the score of 6-4.

Go cashless in Paris: JioFinance app forays into international segment

Visa, the official payments partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, has partnered with JioFinance for its presence at India House

Paris Olympics: US media displays incorrect medal tally to appear winners

The US has so far won nine gold medals, 16 silver and 13 bronze medals. This makes it the number two country on the medal tally chart, after China which has won 25 medals including 11 gold