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Topic: Internet shutdown

Taliban cuts cellphone, internet services in Afghanistan, say UN sources

The Taliban administration offered no immediate explanation for the outage. The UN called on authorities to fully restore connections.

Internet suspended in Birbhum after Holi clashes. BJP accuses TMC govt of trying to ‘hide’ flare-ups

Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the opposition in Bengal, claimed skirmishes were also reported in Tamluk, Nandakumar & other areas. The shutdown in Birbhum is in effect till 17 March.

Govt-imposed internet shutdowns cost over $7 bn in 2024, Pakistan tops chart globally

People in 28 countries suffered 167 major self-imposed internet outages, affecting 650 million people. Shutdowns in Asia saw a 12% increase in 2024 as compared to 2023.

Pakistan’s internet shutdowns causing brain drain, startups paying the price

Pakistan's internet speeds are significantly slower than global average. Broadband speeds in the country are about 10–20 Mbps while the global average is 60–120.

Manipur govt suspends internet services for five days amid student agitation

Security forces fired tear gas shells Tuesday during the agitators’ attempt to march towards Raj Bhavan demanding removal of DGP and security advisor to Manipur govt.

WhatsApp latest casualty of Pakistan’s censorship machinery. Businesses think relocation

Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan has raised alarms about the impact of the govt’s efforts to monitor the internet. It warns of a ‘mass exodus of businesses’.

Maharashtra govt suspends internet services in 3 districts amid ongoing Maratha quota agitation

The internet services were suspended in Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Beed districts to avoid any untoward incident due to rumours on social media platforms.

India shut internet more times than any other country in 2023. Manipur blackout Northeast’s longest

According to Software Freedom Law Centre, India's been global leader in internet shutdowns for last 5 yrs, giving rise to concerns about adherence to due process in executing shutdowns.

Mobile services shutdowns used for ‘flimsiest reasons’, says Jio, private telcos bat for selective app ban

Reliance Jio’s comments part of submissions made to TRAI in response to its consultation paper on regulation and selective banning of OTT apps instead of complete internet shutdown.

Suspension of network in Manipur is contrary to SC ruling, says Internet Freedom Foundation

Internet was suspended in most parts of Manipur in the wake of ethnic clashes which broke out in the state on 3 May. Manipur HC Tuesday 'granted limited access in designated areas of the state'.

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Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.