"internet-shutdown"

Iran’s foreign minister warns the U.S. of full retaliation if attacked, amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests that has killed thousands and arrested tens of thousands. U.S. naval forces reposition amid heightened regional tensions and diplomatic isolation for Tehran

Suspension of mobile internet services also badly affected the important government and non-government services since May 3

New Delhi: The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has recommended that the Union government should not shutdown the Internet services in every case, saying that the ‘Internet is indispensable in everyday lives of citizens of the country’. In its 26th report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday on ‘the suspension of telecom […]

Large demonstrations were also held in Naypyitaw and far-flung corners of the country dominated by ethnic minorities.

"Why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest," Rihanna wrote on Twitter alongside a CNN news article headlined, "India cuts internet around New Delhi as protesting farmers clash with police." .

According to a Department of Telecom spokesperson, internet shutdown order has been invoked by the local law and order administration and not by the department.