Telegram CEO Pavel Durov alleged Reliance used BGP hijacking to disrupt access for global users after India temporarily banned the app ahead of NEET (UG) exams.
Reliance has not responded to Durov's allegations
Jun 17, 2026
09:23 am
What's the storyTelegram's CEO Pavel Durov has accused Reliance of disrupting access to his company's messaging service for users outside India.
The allegation comes after the Indian government temporarily banned Telegram, a move Durov says may be part of a larger competitive war.
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