Government online content blocking orders have nearly tripled since 2023, driven by a rapid rise in AI-generated deepfakes, online fraud, and national security threats.

Political group CJP and public figures allege a massive clampdown on anti-government posts on Instagram, while the IT Ministry denies issuing any blocking directives.

A Kashmiri Pandit activist has been arrested in Haryana for allegedly fabricating and circulating terror threats targeting community members, triggering intense community debate.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reviewing potential legislative changes to strengthen oversight of digital streaming platforms amid a surge in public grievances.