Reuters' X Account Blocked in India After Legal Demand, Reason Still Unclear. (Photo credit: Reuters)
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:
(More details are awaited on this story)
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Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
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