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May 15, 2025India has blocked the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of Chinese news agency Xinhua, Global Times, and Turkey’s TRT World amid accusations of spreading disinformation during the recent military escalation with Pakistan.
The move follows claims by India that foreign media misreported events, including a disputed story that Pakistan downed Indian fighter jets, information India labeled as false. The Indian Embassy in China called out Global Times for publishing unverified claims attributed to Xinhua.
India has reportedly directed X to block around 8,000 accounts, including some Indian media outlets and journalists, raising press freedom concerns. While China and Turkey have voiced support for Pakistan, India has yet to confirm whether these foreign outlets are part of the blocked list.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/india-blocks-chinese-turkish-news-agencies-from-x/a-72536227
