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Monday, October 6, 2025
TopicInternet shutdown

Topic: Internet shutdown

Mobile internet services again snapped in Jammu to check rumour-mongering

Low-speed mobile Internet services were restored in five districts of Jammu on Friday night after remaining suspended for nearly a fortnight

Landline connections to be reactivated in Kashmir from today but internet blackout to stay

Internet connection will not be restored in the Valley as of now, keeping in mind ‘information warfare launched by Pakistan’ to create unrest.

Govts are turning the Internet off, & it might be causing more harm than not

Countries such as India are making a habit of Internet shutdowns for security reasons, but there is no evidence to prove that such bans work. In fact, they likely lead to spread of fake news, cause public panic and handicap emergency services.

From Sri Lanka to Kashmir, shutting down social media actually fuels more violence

India has become the world’s most prolific executor of deliberate internet blackouts over the last several years, but that has not curbed violence.

India saw highest number of Internet shutdowns in past year: Richa Sekhani

Speaking at Democracy Wall, Sekhani, a researcher, says the shutdown hours cost India a staggering $3.1 billion. 

On Camera

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.