‘India’s press censorship deeply concerning…': Elon Musk's X on action against Reuters

Elon Musk's X has responded to the blocking of news agency Reuters and Reuters World on its platform in India, accusing the Indian government of “press censorship.” In a post, X’s Global Government Affairs team claimed that India had ordered the platform to block over 2,300 accounts –  including those of Reuters and Reuters World – in the country “without providing justification,” it said

It further went on to say that “ongoing press censorship in India is deeply concerning”. India has denied all claims.

“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,” X's Global Government Affairs' handle said in a post.

“After public outcry, the government requested X to unblock @Reuters and @ReutersWorld. 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.”