China's Global Times X,TRT World, accounts briefly banned in India for pro-Pak content, now restored
Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World, and the account of Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are accessible again in India. India briefly blocked both outlets over misinformation concerns amid recent India-Pakistan tensions, as observed on May 14. Users attempting to access these accounts received a notice saying the accounts were withheld following legal demands. The move followed reports of Pakistan using Turkish drones in attacks on India, sparking calls to boycott Turkish goods. Reportedly, Turkish-origin Asisguard Songar drones were used by Pakistan in attacks on India's civilian and military infrastructure. Turkey's open support for Pakistan also triggered a widespread 'Ban Turkey' campaign across India. The ban on TRT World's X account follows the suspension of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece Global Times' account in India.
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