Tag: Internet Shutdown

India saw 84 internet shutdowns in 2024: Access Now Report

In 2024, India recorded 84 internet shutdowns, the highest among democratic nations, according to Access Now’s report "Emboldened Offenders, Endangered Communities." While India saw a decrease from 116 shutdowns in 2023, it still remains a significant player in global internet disruptions

Curb on internet, SMS in Nuh as protests demanding justice for Junaid-Nasir escalate

After Friday prayers, thousands gathered in Ferozpur Jhirka to demand arrest of the accused and calling for disbanding the Cow Protection Task Force of the state government

No plans to make law on regulation of internet shutdown: Centre to LS

Noting that internet is an important medium for education and financial transactions, the Centre believes that it is being used by terrorists/anti-social elements

Plea seeking restoration of internet in Haryana, HC issues notice

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the government in a plea that the suspension of internet was arbitrary and malicious

Stop internet shutdowns to suppress farmers’ protests!

Advocacy groups demand immediate restoration of internet services, start online signature campaign

Internet partially restored in Kashmir

153 websites whitelisted including banking and financial services, but no social media or news

Ahead of Ayodhya verdict, internet shuts down, panic buying starts: UP

The internet shutdown could be imposed in other districts too, to check spread of communally sensitive posts and rumours.

Shutting down the internet doesn’t work – but governments keep doing it

As the internet continues to gain considerable power and...

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