India Orders X to Block 8,000+ Accounts Including Jackson Hinkle Amid National Security Concerns and Legal Warnings

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Updated May 8, 2025, 06:07 PM

The Indian government has issued executive orders to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, to block over 8,000 accounts within India. These accounts include those of international news organizations and prominent users such as Jackson Hinkle. The directive comes amid national security concerns and warnings of potential hefty fines and imprisonment for local employees if compliance is not met. The move targets accounts spreading misleading information about India, particularly in the context of heightened tensions involving Pakistan and regional security issues. X has complied with the orders by restricting access to the specified accounts within India.

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#BreakingNews | Government has taken major action against Twitter (X) accounts spreading misinformation about India. The Indian government has ordered the closure of more than 8,000 Twitter accounts. #india #pakistan #twitteraccounts #IndiaPakistanTension #dronattack #abpnews https://t.co/nZp4i8yMWS

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BREAKING NEWS 🚨 X blocks over 8000 accounts at the request of Modi Govt over National security concerns.

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Social media platform X has been asked by the Indian government to block more than 8,000 accounts. The order includes a demand to ban the accounts of international news organizations and prominent users on X in India. #IndiaFightsTerroristan #F16 #JF17 #Punjab #Pathankot https://t.co/6xZNDj4lpT