India has refuted X’s claims that it ordered the blocking of international news channels like @Reuters and @ReutersWorld. The ministry of electronics and information technology clarified that it promptly requested X to unblock the accounts when they were initially restricted. The government criticized X for the delay in restoring access, emphasizing that it took over 21 hours despite continuous follow-ups.

The meeting followed last month’s tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which was a key point of discussion

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