Indian Govt Denies Issuing Orders To Withhold Reuters Handle On X, Says Working To Resolve
ANI quoted the Official Spokesperson, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, as saying, "There is no requirement from the Government of India to withhold the Reuters handle. We are continuously working with 'X' to resolve the problem."
"There is no requirement from the Government of India to withhold the Reuters handle. We are continuously working with 'X' to resolve the problem," says the Official Spokesperson, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. — ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2025
This clarification by the Indian government comes after the official handle of the organisation was withheld in India.
The page of Reuters on the social media platform currently shows 'Account Withheld'.
"@Reuters has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand," the page reads.
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