X claims it received order to block 2,355 accounts in India, govt denies issuing ban order
A fresh row has erupted between the Indian government and social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over the temporary blocking of prominent international news handles, including Reuters and ReutersWorld, with both sides offering sharply differing versions of events.
X, in a public statement, claimed that on July 3, 2025, it received a government order under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act to block 2,355 accounts in India. The platform said the directive included global news organisations and came with a stern warning of criminal liability for non-compliance.
