The primary global news agency Reuters has had its main Twitter (now X) account blocked in India, according to access checks performed on Saturday evening. The block notice stated: “@Reuters has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.” Adding to this, the Reuters World account, that used for broader international coverage was also not accessible by 11:40 pm IST the same night.
However, no official statement has been released as of now by either India’s Ministry of Electronics & IT or X’s management regarding the nature or source of the legal demand prompting the block. The exact reason remains unclear, with no specific directive, court order, or government spokesperson naming the cause of the action.
Following this, Here is how the X users reacted:
The X account of media agency REUTERS has been withheld in India.
What’s going on? #Reuters pic.twitter.com/39h0OyxXRg
— Aayush Sharma (@JournoAayu) July 5, 2025
Hey @MIB_India why is @Reuters X handle blocked in #India, please give us some reasons… pic.twitter.com/lQxW9tHjCc
— Sawan Rudra (@sawnrudra) July 5, 2025
What happens to @Reuters Account pic.twitter.com/rYQIZRWdpF
— Echoes of Past | Vineet (@EchoesofpastX) July 5, 2025
What’s the context behind this one?
News Agency #Reuters account withheld in India pic.twitter.com/U9wTKn0tKa
— Paurush Gupta (@Paurushgupta_) July 5, 2025
(More details are awaited on this story)
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism
