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India Silences 8,000 Accounts, Sparks Press Freedom Outcry

5/11/2025

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has silenced over 8,000 social media accounts, including independent journalists, in a bid to protect national security. Critics decry this as a blow to press freedom, warning it fosters censorship and stifles dissent, while mainstream media remains unchecked in spreading misinformation.

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has silenced over 8,000 social media accounts, including independent journalists, in a bid to protect national security. Critics decry this as a blow to press freedom, warning it fosters censorship and stifles dissent, while mainstream media remains unchecked in spreading misinformation.