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India Expands Power to Block Online Content Amid Censorship Concerns

4/2/2026

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The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amended the Information Technology Act to allow several ministries to block online content.
Social media platforms must remove flagged content within three hours, up from prior authority limited to the IT ministry.
Journalists and digital rights activists warn about lack of transparency and the risk of arbitrary censorship, framing the move as a broader push against dissent.

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Story summary

The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amended the Information Technology Act to allow several ministries to block online content.
Social media platforms must remove flagged content within three hours, up from prior authority limited to the IT ministry.
Journalists and digital rights activists warn about lack of transparency and the risk of arbitrary censorship, framing the move as a broader push against dissent.