X's Global Affairs Account Frozen in India After Government Asks to Block 8,000 Accounts

X’s Global Affairs Handle Blocked in India After Government Order

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 09, 2025

Summary: The Global Affairs account on X was withheld in India after the government urged the platform to block over 8,000 accounts amid rising tensions with Pakistan.

In a historic occasion, X's Global Affairs account has been blocked in India since May 9, 2025. This comes after the Indian government asked X to block over 8,000 accounts, including those of international news outlets and well-known users, citing national security concerns amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.

X stated that it has received presidential directions for the blocking of these accounts, with penalties for violation including large fines and jail of local employees.

X expressed worry about the legal limits on sharing these rulings but reaffirmed its promise to keep the platform open in India for public access to information.

X's Global Affairs account has been frozen along with many others amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after Operation Sindoor directed at terror sites across the border. The situation remains tense, with both countries on high alert.