X blocks Reuters accounts in India
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India: Reuters X Account Restored After Brief Block
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The Spin
Government-critical narrative
This incident highlights X's problematic enforcement of content moderation policies in India. The platform acted on an outdated government order from Operation Sindoor without proper verification, resulting in the blocking of a major international news outlet for nearly 24 hours. Such technical errors undermine press freedom and demonstrate how social media platforms can inadvertently restrict access to legitimate news and information.
Pro-government narrative
The swift restoration of Reuters' account shows the Indian government's commitment to press freedom and transparent communication. Officials immediately clarified they had not requested the block and worked proactively with X to resolve the technical issue. This demonstrates responsible governance in addressing platform errors while maintaining necessary content moderation frameworks.