Reuters Main Account On X Blocked In India

In a surprising turn of events, the official X account of international news agency Reuters has been blocked in India, with the platform citing a "legal demand" as the reason behind the restriction. However, the Indian government has distanced itself from the action, claiming it never issued such an order.

“There is no requirement from the Government of India to withhold the Reuters handle. We are continuously working with X to resolve the problem,” a spokesperson from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement, attempting to clear the air.

The account restriction, which surfaced over the weekend, has stirred confusion and concern among users and media watchers alike. When attempting to visit Reuters’ official X profile, users in India are now met with a stark message: “Account withheld. @Reuters has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.”