Govt blocks record 28,000 URLs in 2024; Facebook, X face maximum takedowns

The Indian government has blocked a record 28,000 URLs in 2024 across various social media platforms. According to a report by The Indian Express, these URLs included content linked to pro-Khalistan separatist movements, hate speech, and material considered a threat to national security and public order.

The blocking was carried out under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, which allows the government to restrict access to information deemed harmful to the nation.