The main X account of global news agency Reuters has been blocked in India. People in India trying to visit the page are seeing a message that says it has been blocked because of a legal demand. However, the Indian government has said that it did not give any such order, and it has now asked X (formerly Twitter) for an explanation.
This unexpected action has raised questions about who gave the order and why only one specific account has been affected.
What Happened
From this morning, people in India noticed that the main Reuters X account was no longer working. When users tried to open the page, it showed a message that said the account is withheld in India due to a legal demand.
This created confusion, as no public notice or official communication had been made earlier.
Soon after, the Indian government issued a statement saying that it had not blocked the account and did not request this action. Officials added that they have asked X to give a clear answer about why the account was blocked and on whose request.
Only One Account Blocked
It is important to note that only the main Reuters X account has been blocked. All other Reuters-related accounts are still working in India. These include:
- Reuters Tech News
- Reuters Fact Check
- Reuters Asia
- Reuters China
Even the Reuters website and other services can be accessed easily in India. This shows that the block is only for one or two accounts, and not a complete ban on Reuters content.
Possible Old Link to Operation Sindoor
Some people believe that the block might be linked to an old legal order given during the time of Operation Sindoor. At that time, the Indian government had asked X to block several accounts that were spreading misleading information.
However, during that time, Reuters was not on the list of blocked accounts. So it is not clear how or why this sudden block has happened now.
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Even Reuters has said that they are trying to find out the reason behind the block. They have confirmed that they had not received any direct warning or notice before the block.
No Comment from X Yet
So far, X has not given any public response on this issue. The platform has not explained what legal request caused the block, or why only one account was affected. The Indian government has said that it is in touch with the company to understand what happened.
People are now waiting for a clear answer from X, especially because freedom of the press and access to news is an important part of any democracy.
Why It Matters
Reuters is one of the biggest and most trusted news agencies in the world. Blocking its account without clear reason or public notice creates worry among media users. This incident also raises questions about how social media platforms respond to legal requests and how much information they share with the public.
Disclaimer: This article is general awareness. The information is based on news updates available as of July 2025. Events may change as more official details are shared.
