Try GOLD - Free
Musk's X alleges press censorship in India
Orissa POST
|July 09, 2025
Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, Tuesday said that they were “deeply concerned” over “ongoing press censorship” in India as blocking orders were issued against two handles of the international news agency Reuters.
The Global Government Affairs account of X stated in a lengthy post that July 3, the Indian government ordered X (formerly Twitter) to block 2,355 accounts in the country, including news outlets like @Reuters and @ReutersWorld, under Section 69A of the IT Act.
This story is from the July 09, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Orissa POST
Orissa POST
D-St's worst week in 3 months
US TARIFF WORRIES DENT SENTIMENT
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Cyber fraud worth ₹6.27cr busted; 5 held
Kandhamal district cyber police have busted a major cyber fraud involving transactions worth ₹6.27 crore, arresting five persons, including the alleged mastermind, police said Friday.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Cabinet nod for district directorates of prosecution
The state Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Friday approved a series of far-reaching policy decisions spanning governance reforms, industrial investment, skill development, irrigation infrastructure, food security, and tourism, reinforcing the state's growth and welfare agenda.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Sena-NCP unite to keep BJP out
NEW TWIST IN AMBERNATH
1 mins
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Delhi plans 1,275kg feed to keep black kites away
With jets and fighters set to roar and slice through the national capital's skies for the grand Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Forest Department has come up with a unique measure of using 1,275 kg of boneless chicken to manage the movement of black kites and keep them away from aircraft routes.
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
JE detained over suspicious death of young woman
Kendrapara Town police Friday detained a Junior Engineer (JE) in connection with the suspicious death of a young woman as part of an ongoing investigation, police said.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Pak nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan
Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan's army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
1 mins
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Dy CM Singh Deo attends Odisha Mining Expo 2026
The second day of the 4th Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026 at Baramunda Ground here Friday witnessed a strong emphasis on technology-driven and sustainable mining, with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo attending the event as chief guest.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
De Klerk pulls off a heist
All-round show by the SA star helps RCB beat MI by 3 wickets in opener
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Orissa POST
Debt-saddled VIL gets govt lifeline
Vodafone Idea's repayment timeline is offering \"ease of life\" and government backing, which are positives for survival
1 min
January 10, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size