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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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Takaichi channels Abe & wins over Trump

Trump calls Takaichi 'one of the greatest prime ministers' & offers her 'anything you want'.

Mumbai’s been driving India’s data centre market, but water shortage, power demand pose risks

According to a report by Macquarie, India’s data centre market is estimated to double by 2027. India currently has 1.4 gigawatts of operational data centre capacity.

Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

At 11th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said there are three major currents shaping this maritime 'dynaxity'.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.