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Censorship in the Digital Age: India Orders X to Block 8,000 Accounts

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In a bold show of state control over digital speech, the Indian government has ordered X (formerly Twitter) to block over 8,000 accounts, intensifying the tension between global tech firms and increasingly assertive governments. The directive, which reportedly targets not only ordinary users but also journalists, activists, and international media outlets, raises alarm bells.......

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