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In Jantar Mantar protests, a model of all that's wrong with India's internet governance
August 13, 2026 12:57 pm
The government’s digital actions drew on a broad toolkit, including restrictions on internet and messaging apps, increased surveillance, and threats against Big Tech. The fact that these actions could be imposed procedurally, as they were, points to the need for a shift in policy gears and clear legal safeguards
Fresh violence erupts in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, internet suspended for 5 days
February 10, 2026 1:57 pm
The police confirmed fresh arson attacks and firing incidents in Litan and adjoining villages amid ongoing tensions between two neighbouring villages in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
Internet shutdown in Afghanistan affects flights, Kabul airport 'nearly deserted'
October 01, 2025 5:19 am
Taliban has informed that the internet shutdown is there to stay in Afghanistan until further notice, but fell short of providing an official reason for the decision.
Haryana: Mobile internet suspended in Nuh ahead of Abhishek Yatra
July 13, 2025 10:35 pm
The move appears to have come all of a sudden as Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, on Wednesday, had told The Indian Express that there is no plan for any internet ban.
Manipur lifts ban on internet services after more than 3 weeks
February 07, 2025 8:37 pm
On November 16, the Manipur Government banned all internet services as violence escalated in Imphal after bodies of six abducted Meitei civilians were recovered.
Prohibitory orders lifted from most areas in North Tripura district as law-and-order situation improves
October 21, 2024 10:32 pm
The suspension of internet services imposed in the North Tripura district following the communal tension was withdrawn on Sunday
Manipur restores mobile Internet till December 18
December 04, 2023 8:43 am
It said the restoration order will remain in place till 7.45 pm on December 18.
Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till Nov 8
November 06, 2023 9:48 am
Tension had been brewing in the state capital after an SDPO was shot dead by tribal militants at Moreh town on Tuesday.
Violence-hit Manipur relaxes curfew but extends internet ban for 5 more days
June 10, 2023 8:38 pm
After violence erupted between two groups, mobile internet services were banned on May 3 and broadband services the next day.
Manipur violence: Internet ban extended for 5 more days; Assam Rifles jawan succumbs to injuries
May 17, 2023 10:26 pm
The internet ban has been in place for 14 days now, first notified on May 3, after violence erupted between the state’s Meitei and Kuki communities following a tribal solidarity march.
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