India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row, watchdog says

India Tops Internet Shutdown Globally for 5th Consecutive Year

Out of 187 shutdowns across 35 countries last year, 84 were ordered in India, including 49 in J&K, according to Internet advocacy watchdog Access Now.

35 Countries Shut Internet In 2022, India Topped Chart: Report

War-hit Ukraine came second with 22 shutdowns followed by Iran which was rocked by anti-hijab protests last year.

India leads world in cutting internet access for fifth year in a row, watchdog says

Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded, 84 took place in India, including 49 in IIOJK

India shut off the internet more often than any country in 2022

Between 2015 and 2022, Indian authorities blocked at least 55,607 websites, social media posts, and accounts

India top offender in internet shutdown for fifth year in a row: Report

Even setting aside the figures from India, 2022 emerged as the year with the highest total number of shutdowns globally.

India leads world in cutting internet access for 5th year in a row, watchdog says - Profit by Pakistan Today

India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022, internet advocacy watchdog Access Now said on Tuesday, as the country topped the list for the fifth successive year. Out of 187 internet shutdowns globally recorded by Access Now, 84 took place in India, including 49 in Indian- administered Kashmir, […]