In a controversial move, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blocked access to the central and global X (formerly Twitter) accounts of international news agency Reuters within India. Users in the country attempting to access the @Reuters and @ReutersWorld accounts are now met with a notice stating that the content has been withheld in response to a legal demand.
Though no official statement has been released by the government, media sources suggest the decision follows the fallout of “Operation Sindoor.” In the aftermath, Indian authorities reportedly initiated a broader crackdown on several international and regional accounts deemed critical or sensitive, including those of Pakistani media outlets and social media personalities.
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This latest action has sparked fresh debate about digital censorship and press freedom in India, especially concerning the silencing of globally recognized media platforms. Reuters, one of the world’s leading news agencies, has not yet issued a public response regarding the blockade.
Analysts note that this could further strain India’s relationship with global media and raise concerns among digital rights groups already critical of India’s tightening internet regulations.
