Telegram Removed From Apple's iOS App Store Worldwide: Reports; Users Share Screenshots

Telegram has unexpectedly disappeared from Apple's App Store search results worldwide, leaving users unable to find or download the messaging app on iPhones and iPads. The removal has also resulted in "Page Not Found" errors on Telegram's official App Store listing.

As of now, neither Apple nor Telegram has issued an official statement explaining the app's disappearance, and Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has not commented on the incident.

It remains unclear whether the app was removed due to a technical issue or a policy-related action.

A Similar Incident in 2018

This is not the first time Telegram has been removed from Apple's App Store. In February 2018, Apple temporarily delisted both Telegram and its experimental Telegram X app after identifying inappropriate and illicit content circulating through public channels.

According to BitPinas, Apple reportedly required Telegram to strengthen its content moderation systems, permanently ban offending accounts, and address policy violations before restoring both apps within 24 hours.

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Impact on Apple Users

The current removal does not affect existing Telegram accounts, but it does create several limitations for Apple users. Those who already have Telegram installed can continue using the app, but they are advised not to uninstall it, as it cannot currently be re-downloaded from the App Store, as per BitPinas.

BREAKING: @telegram REMOVED FROM IOS APP STORES pic.twitter.com/998CP55DVK

— DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) August 4, 2026

Users setting up a new iPhone or iPad are also unable to install the official Telegram app. In addition, iOS updates, bug fixes, performance improvements, and security patches are temporarily unavailable until the listing is restored.

I'm sorry what??

Telegram was just removed from the Apple App Store worldwide pic.twitter.com/2aR8ep3nK4

— Jeremy (@Jeremybtc) August 4, 2026

However, Telegram's web version, desktop applications for Windows and macOS, and the Android app continue to function normally.

@Telegram has disappeared from the App Store for all iOS users

— plug.ton (@plugontele) August 4, 2026

Meanwhile, users are complaining on social media, sharing screenshots and expressing confusion over Telegram's sudden disappearance from the App Store.

Telegram has now been removed from the Apple App Store worldwide. pic.twitter.com/BBZRP2fcHF

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) August 4, 2026

About Telegram

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging platform known for its speed, security, and synchronisation across multiple devices. With more than 1 billion active users, it ranks among the world's five most-downloaded messaging applications. 

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England Football Body Joins Revolt Against Infantino Amid Major Controversy

The English Football Association (FA) is set to withdraw its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, deepening the crisis surrounding the governing body's abandoned plan to sell minority stakes in its competitions to private investors. This development occurs because UEFA has threatened to take legal action in response to the controversial proposal, and the Football Association of Wales has already officially withdrawn its support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president. Infantino's position has recently come in for greater criticism since FIFA has suggested setting up a commercial subsidiary, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), in order to handle its main events, including the FIFA World Cup, and at the same time have outside investors buy minor, non-controlling shares.

As reported by The Telegraph, UEFA has issued a legal notice to Infantino, informing him that it is currently considering taking legal action, bringing an arbitration case, and filing regulatory complaints regarding the FFE proposal.

The European governing body has also told FIFA to keep all relevant documents, such as emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting notes and any other communications connected with the investment plan.

The situation worsened when it was revealed that Infantino had written to the 211 member associations of FIFA committing to provide as much as $40 million in funding for the ones in favour of the proposal, including an initial payment of $20 million which was due by the deadline of 19 September.

The American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal, which was founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to head the proposed group of investors before FIFA gave up on the plan due to increasing opposition.

Mark Palios, who used to be the chief executive of the English FA, referred to UEFA's threat of taking legal action as "a very clear call for action" regarding what he described as "an abysmal governance process".

In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, he stated that football required greater accountability and called for a change in FIFA's leadership to avoid similar scandals in the future.

Even though the opposition is still growing throughout Europe, Infantino still has the support of a number of member associations, such as Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait and Sri Lanka. Although the Asian Football Confederation has shown its solidarity with UEFA and Concacaf, the African, South American and Oceanian confederations have up to now refrained from publicly criticising the FIFA president.

If Infantino is to stay in office until March, he will be eligible to run for a fourth and final term as FIFA president, which will require 106 votes from the 211 member associations for re-election.

UEFA is also considering the option of forcing an emergency meeting of the FIFA Council, a move which would need the support of 19 of the organisation's 37 members. Should such a meeting take place, it could in principle call for Infantino to resign, even though it is acknowledged that support from outside Europe and Concacaf will be necessary if the challenge is to succeed.

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Lock Upp 2: Harshad Becomes 1st Finalist After Shivangi's Emotional Sacrifice

The latest episode of Lock Upp 2 delivered an emotional rollercoaster, complete with heartfelt sacrifices, unexpected confessions, and a shocking elimination twist that left both the contestants and viewers stunned.

The episode began with a major task that would decide the season's first finalist. Contestants were asked to unanimously choose one person to move a step closer to the finale.

Right at the start, Shreya Kalra secured a special advantage in the game. Meanwhile, Yogesh made a surprising move by choosing to keep Rs 10 lakh for himself. Interestingly, he did not have to leave the show to claim the cash reward and continued his journey inside Lock Upp 2.

As the game progressed, Laila, Shilpa Shinde, Ram Kapoor and Akanksha Chamola voluntarily stepped out of the race, leaving only Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda inside the cell. 

Harshad's Confession Leaves Shivangi In Tears

With the final decision resting between the two, Harshad made a confession that completely changed the mood inside the jail. He admitted that he had deliberately lost the previous challenge.

"I did lose that game," Harshad told Shivangi.

His revelation left Shivangi emotional as she struggled to understand why he had willingly given up an earlier opportunity. T

Shivangi then said that if winning Lock Upp 2 was truly written in her destiny, she would eventually lift the trophy. Both contestants initially insisted that the other deserved to stay and even offered to walk out of the cell themselves.

However, Harshad later stood by his decision to remain, explaining that he had not yet received a chance to play for himself. After Riteish Deshmukh asked them to make the final call, Shivangi chose to step out, officially making Harshad Chopda the first finalist of Lock Upp 2.

A Shocking Elimination 

Just when it seemed the emotional drama had ended, the episode served up another surprise.

Riteish Deshmukh revealed that the advantage Shreya Kalra won came with immense power. She was given the authority to eliminate one contestant from the show.

After hearing appeals from the contestants, Shreya made her decision and chose to eliminate Shivangi Joshi. The announcement left everyone inside the jail visibly shocked.

Whether Shivangi has actually exited the competition or whether another twist awaits is something viewers will have to find out in the upcoming episode.

Lock Upp 2 streams every day except Friday at 8 pm on Netflix.

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Lock Upp 2: Varun Yadav Breaks Down After Huma-Farah Slam Him

Lock Upp 2 witnessed one of its most emotional moments yet after a heated argument over gender equality took an unexpected turn. What began as a contentious debate inside the jail soon led to strong reactions from host Farah Khan and special guest Huma Qureshi. They called out contestant Varun Yadav aka Laila and his friend Aarush Bhola for making alleged sexist remarks against Pamala Serena's friend, Lailli Mirza.

During the Judgment Day episode, Farah questioned Laila about Aarush's entry. "Varun, jab Aarush ghar ke andar aaya, the first thing he said... ye word hai use karne ka? [Varun, when Aarush came inside the house, the first thing he said was... This is the word to use?] she asked. To which Laila replied, "Us waqt dimaag nahi chal raha tha. [My mind wasn't working at that moment.]"

Huma immediately cut him off, referring to his defence that it was Delhi slang. "Main bhi Delhi se hoon aur mujhe pata hai hum kaise baat karte hain, theek hai? [I'm from Delhi too, and I know how we talk, okay?]" she said. Criticising him further, Huma added, "Tu apni thodi soch badha mere dost. [Broaden your mindset a little, my friend.]"

Moments later, an emotional Laila got up from his seat, walked away from the group and broke down in tears.

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The argument began after Pamala accused Laila of being "sexist" and targeting women in the game. She also called out Aarush Bhola for allegedly using the derogatory phrase "chu chu chu" for her friend, Lailli Mirza.  Defending himself and Aarush, Laila said the words were never meant to offend and were just part of how they speak.

During the heated exchange, Pamala also revealed Laila's secret, claiming he had sold newspapers to support his family during a financial crisis. Laila added that he also took tuition classes and did other jobs during that time. He said very few people, including his family and close friends, knew about this phase of his life.

Lock Upp Season 2 is currently in its final stretch and nearing its finale. New episodes are streaming daily on Netflix ahead of the scheduled grand finale on August 8.

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Bumper Dividend: ABB India Declares Rs 90/Share Payout Even As Profit Stays Soft

ABB India Ltd. has declared a bumper special dividend of Rs 90 per share with face value of Rs 2 each, after posting a modest uptick in its net profit for the second quarter of the calendar year 2026. 

"This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on July 31, 2026, declared a special dividend of Rs.90/- per share (Rupees Ninety only) i.e.(4500%) on 21,19,08,375 equity shares of face value of Rs.2/- each fully paid up for the financial year 2026," the company stated in an exchange filing. 

Further, ABB India has set Friday, August 7, 2026 as the record date to determine the eligible shareholders for the dividend payout. The dividend will be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before August 29, 2026, the company informed. 

ABB India reported a 3% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 362 crore from Rs 352 crore for the second quarter of calendar year 2026.

Revenue increased 21% to Rs 3,559 crore from Rs 2,940 crore, while Ebitda rose 11.4% to Rs 447 crore from Rs 401 crore. The company's Ebitda margin narrowed to 12.6% from 13.6% a year earlier.

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ABB India Q2 CY2026 (YoY)

• Net profit up 3% to Rs 362 crore from Rs 352 crore
• Revenue up 21% to Rs 3,559 crore from Rs 2,940 crore
• Ebitda up 11.4% to Rs 447 crore from Rs 401 crore
• Margin down 100 basis points to 12.6% from 13.6%

ABB India Share Price

ABB India's stock settled 0.10% lower at Rs 7,284.50 apiece on the NSE on Friday. This compared to a 0.27% advance in the benchmark Nifty index on the last trading day of July. 

The stock has surged 40.9% year-to-date and 32.21% in the last 12 months.  

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Tukaram Mundhe Impact: Bombay HC Canteen Temporarily Shut After FDA Inspection

The Bombay High Court canteen has been temporarily shut down following an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 30, NDTV reported. All food and beverage operations on the premises have been suspended until further notice.

In a formal communication, the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) stated that dining services provided through its primary canteen and independent coffee vendor will remain closed to lawyers, litigants, and court visitors for the time being.

However, the Association clarified that the decision to halt operations was taken voluntarily as a precautionary measure. The BBA emphasized that it has not received any adverse communication, show-cause notice, or formal order from the state food regulator following the inspection.

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The Bombay Bar Association, according to the Indian Express, published a notice earlier in the day that stated: "Members are hereby informed that service of food and/or beverages in the BBA premises (through the canteen and coffee vendor) is temporarily discontinued until further intimation." 

“We voluntarily shut it down,” Nitin Thakker, senior advocate and president of the Bombay Bar Association, told the publication.

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The FDA was ordered to inspect all government and semi-government eating establishments, including canteens at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, and the High Court, and to submit the status of the inspections along with video recordings after the High Court questioned the agency on Wednesday regarding what it described as selective food-safety inspections of restaurants and hotels.

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Sooryavanshi Handed Leadership Role, Named Vice-Captain In This Tournament

Indian cricket team young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named vice-captain of East Zone for the 2026 Duleep Trophy. Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan was appointed captain with the squad comprising of seasoned veterans like Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Shahbaz Ahmed. Sooryavanshi made his senior team debut during the series against England and although he did not have a good outing, he made up for it in the series against Zimbabwe where he slammed two half-centuries. India went on to win all three matches in the series.

Kishan enters the tournament after a strong performance in India's recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter delivered several aggressive innings at the top of the order, giving India quick starts. His recent form and leadership experience made him the top choice to lead the East Zone side.

All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rising quickly in Indian cricket after a breakthrough season. The young player recently stood out during India's series against Zimbabwe, showing impressive calm against international bowling while maintaining the strong form he has shown over the past year.

The batting unit also includes Sudip Kumar Gharami, Virat Singh, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Subhranshu Senapati, Denish Das, and Shikhar Mohan. Kumar Kushagra will serve as another wicketkeeping option.

Shami brings valuable experience to the bowling attack as he returns to domestic cricket. He will be backed by Mukesh Kumar and Abhijit Sarkar, with Shahbaz Ahmed and Anukul Roy likely to play important all-round roles.

East Zone squad: Ishan Kishan (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (vice-captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Anukul Roy, Virat Singh, Subhranshu Senapati, Denish Das and Abhijit Sarkar.

Stand-by: Ayush Loharuka, Sridam Paul, Sambit S. Baral, Sharandeep Singh, Swastik Samal

(With IANS inputs)

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