Software Freedom Law Center India moved the Delhi High Court challenging repeated mobile internet suspension orders around Jantar Mantar, calling them unconstitutional and disproportionate. The PIL seeks to quash the orders and demands greater transparency in future internet shutdown decisions
As the Jantar Mantar protest continued, social media users shared tips on coping with internet shutdowns, navigation, communication and minimizing exposure to tear gas. Protesters also exchanged practical ideas to prepare for disruptions and protect themselves during demonstrations
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that internet services were shut down around Jantar Mantar, where its supporters are staging a sit-in protest. Founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned if the government was preparing for another crackdown, while appealing to police and paramilitary forces not to use violence against demonstrators.
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
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 […]
"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.
