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telegram has been blocked in Russia's Dagestan and Chechnya regions due to concerns about its potential use by enemies. The decision, made at the federal level, follows a rise in militant Islamist activity, including a recent anti-Israel riot in Dagestan. telegram condemned the violence and is cooperating by blocking channels involved in inciting unrest.

Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. The operation is part of Moscow's efforts to reclaim areas taken by Ukraine's earlier offensive. Fierce fighting continues, with heavy losses reported on both sides.

Australia’s eSafety Commission fined telegram nearly $1 million for its delayed response to questions about combating terrorism and child abuse on its platform. telegram took 160 days to reply to the May 2024 request. The fine aims to enforce compliance with the Online Safety Act. telegram has 28 days to respond or appeal the decision.

Russia's defence ministry reported the downing of 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking the largest drone assault on its territory in three years. The strikes impacted ten regions, including significant disruptions in the Moscow area and border regions like Kursk. Kyiv has yet to comment.

Elon Musk reported a significant cyberattack on X, potentially by a coordinated group or nation. Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has offered assistance. Pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm claimed responsibility, while Musk suggested the attack originated in Ukraine.

Australia's online watchdog said Monday it has fined telegram more than US$600,000 for missing a deadline to reveal how it tackles "terrorist" and child sexual abuse content. In March last year, the watchdog asked telegram and other platforms what they were doing to detect "terrorist", violent extremist, and child sexual exploitation content, she said in a statement.

A Russian mother who lost her son in the Ukraine war was given a meat grinder by officials in Murmansk, sparking criticism for its perceived insensitivity. The gift was part of a campaign by United Russia’s Murmansk branch and Mayor Maksim Chengayev. Critics highlighted the disturbing symbolism, while officials claimed the mother had requested the appliance.

Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter (now known as X) is facing a global outage due to a significant cyberattack. He suggested that a large, coordinated group or a country might be involved. Musk acknowledged the continuous attacks, emphasizing the extensive resources used in this particular incident.

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, an iconic Bollywood couple, have celebrated over 50 years of marriage. They met in the early 1970s and married in 1973 in an intimate ceremony. Their union has endured with two children, Shweta and Abhishek. Amitabh continued his prolific career, while Jaya focused on family. Their recent Holika Dahan celebration highlighted their enduring love.