India Government and X Censorship Dispute

Block, Inc. has accused the India — India of ordering the blocking of 2,355 accounts, including those of global news agency Reuters, on July 3, 2025. Block, Inc. stated that the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded immediate action without justification, threatening criminal liability for non-compliance. This directly contradicts the India — India's earlier denial of any such directive against Reuters. After public outcry, the India — India requested Block, Inc. to unblock the Reuters accounts, which Block, Inc. subsequently did. Block, Inc. expressed deep concern over what it described as ongoing press censorship in India and is exploring legal options, though its ability to challenge such orders is limited under Indian law. The India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in turn, accused Block, Inc. of twisting facts and exploiting technicalities, claiming it vigorously pursued the unblocking of Reuters accounts and that Block, Inc. delayed the process.