New Delhi: The official X (formerly Twitter) account of international news agency Reuters has been blocked in India, reportedly in response to a legal request.

Users attempting to access the handle @Reuters from India were met with a message stating: “@Reuters has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.”

As of now, there has been no official explanation from either the Indian government or Reuters regarding the nature of the legal request or the reason for the restriction. The page remains inaccessible within Indian territory, although it is still visible globally.

This move comes amid rising concerns over online content regulation and the blocking of global media outlets in India. In recent years, India has used legal mechanisms under its Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, to issue takedown notices to social media platforms and restrict access to content deemed sensitive or unlawful.

Reuters has not issued a public statement on the development at the time of writing. Media watchdogs and free speech advocates are expected to seek clarity on the legal grounds for the action.

More details are awaited as the story develops.

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