X suspends Reuters account in India after 'legal demand', government denies making request
INDIA, JUL 6 – Reuters' main X account, followed by over 25 million users globally, was blocked in India due to an unclear legal demand amid ongoing government and platform communications.
- The official X account of the global news agency Reuters has been withheld in India due to legal demands.
- It is unclear whether the suspension request was made by the Government of India or a competent court.
- Users see a message stating the account has been withheld in India due to legal demands.
- India ranks 151st in the World Press Freedom Index, lower than countries like Bangladesh and Uganda.
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