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Topic: Internet shutdown

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'.

India broke pledge to support UN resolve on human rights over internet, says Surfshark study

The Internet Shutdown Tracker reveals that there were a total of 58 internet disruptions in these 14 countries during or after the adoption of the resolution.

On Camera

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?