Musk’s X Says India Ordered Blocking Of 2,355 Accounts, Including Reuters

Elon Musk-owned X on Tuesday said it was directed by the Indian government to block more than 2,300 accounts, including the official handles of global news agency Reuters.

According to the X’s Global Government Affairs handle, on July 3, 2025, the Indian government ordered X to block 2,355 accounts in India, including international news outlets like Reuters and ReutersWorld, under Section 69A of the IT Act.

"Non-compliance risked criminal liability. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology demanded immediate action- within one hour- without providing justification, and required the accounts to remain blocked until further notice," the social media platform claimed.

The government later requested X to unblock Reuters and



ReutersWorld, according to X.

"We are deeply concerned about ongoing press censorship in India due to these blocking orders. X is exploring all legal options available. Unlike users located in India, X is restricted by Indian law in its ability to bring legal challenges against these executive orders. We urge affected users to pursue legal remedies through the courts," said the social media platform.