In a Surprising Move on Saturday, July 5, 2025, The Official X (Formerly Twitter) Account of the International News Agency Reuters was blocked in India. The development triggered a wave of speech and debate on social media, essentially in the absence of any official statement from either the Indian government or the agency its.

Reuters X Handle WithHeld in India

From saturday evening, users in India was unable to access Reuters’ Primary X Handle. A message displayed on the page read:
“@Reuters have been withheld in in response to a legal demand.”

Shortly after, the Reuters World Account was also blocked for Indian users, further questions about the reason behind the sudden action. However, no clear explanation or legal context has been made public.

Other Reuters Handles Still Accessible

Interestingly, not all Reuters-affiliated X Accounts have been affected. Accounts like Reuters tech news, Reuters Fact Check, Reuters Pictures, Reuters Asiaand Reuters China Remain accessible to users in India. This selective blocking has sparked widespread discussion online, with opinions divided – Some Citing National Security Concerns, While Others View it as a restriction on press freedom.

What do x’s guidelines say?

As per the platform’s policies, Content or Accounts Can Be WithHeld in Specific Countries If they Violate Local Laws or Are Subject to Valid Legal Demands, Such as COUCHAL DEMANDS. These requests are processed through dedicated legal support channels.

Global Times and TRT World Also Blocked

Following the restriction of Reuters Accounts, X Handles of Turkey’s State-R Broadcaster Trt World And China’s Government-Backed Publication Global Times Have also been blocked in India. These accounts now display the same “withheld in India” message, thought the Indian government has yet to release an official statement, explaining the rational behind the decision.

This unfolding situation has reigned debates Around Censorship, Sovereignty, and the Balance Between National Interes and the right to information.