Telegram Removed from Indian App Stores Amid Security Concerns
Rumors of a global ban on Telegram have sparked concerns in crypto markets, but it appears that Apple only delisted the app in India due to security concerns surrounding the NEET-UG examinations. The removal lasted about a week and the app was reinstated by June 23, 2026.
This is not the first time Apple has removed Telegram from its App Store. In February 2018, the company pulled the app worldwide over 'inappropriate content', but it was reinstated within a day. Apple has shown willingness to comply with country-specific government demands, often targeting specific markets rather than implementing a global ban.
Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, is facing international legal pressure, including an arrest warrant from Russian authorities for charges related to terrorism facilitation. However, this does not appear to be connected to the App Store action by Apple.
The underlying dynamics of the situation are worth watching closely, as Telegram serves as a crucial infrastructure for the crypto industry. A global removal would disrupt operations severely and immediately, making it essential to monitor regional regulatory actions against Telegram.