X (formerly Twitter) voiced apprehension regarding an Indian government directive to block over 2,355 accounts, including news outlets like Reuters, under Section 69A of the IT Act on July 3, 2025. X is exploring legal options, urging affected users to seek remedies through the courts, while clarifying the government later requested to unblock @Reuters and @ReutersWorld.
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