Why Some Social Media Posts Are Blocked in India
Social media posts have been blocked in India during protests, and users are asking why. A government advisory to Meta, shorter takedown deadlines under amended IT Rules, and platforms' own rules have drawn fresh attention to how content is blocked and what options users have to respond.
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Context: Under India's IT Rules, the government and platforms can order posts taken down, and the rules set time limits for acting on those orders. Debate continues over how much users can see, challenge or appeal such removals.
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