State: Applicable Across India

Year: 2025

Date: May 8, 2025

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Censorship – News Media/Documentaries

Maktoob reported that in response to a legal demand, their X account has been withheld in India. They said that they have no knowledge of the reason for the government’s arbitrary action. “It is an assault on press freedom.” Maktoob pledged to continue its crucial work at a time when truth is becoming a casualty. It has been asking its allies to share links from their website to help people access their reporting.

Updated On: May 17, 2025

Maktoob's X account restored

On 17 May 2025, Maktoob Media announced that their X account was restored days after it was withheld in India due to a Union government order.