Internet blackout in Myanmar's Rakhine state enters second year

Jun 21, 2020

Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 22 : The internet shutdown in Myanmar's conflict-ridden northwest, described by rights groups as the world's longest, has entered second year,...

Iran's 57-day internet blackout becomes world's longest nation-scale shutdown on record: NetBlocks

Apr 25, 2026

Iran has faced a record-breaking 57-day total internet blackout following US-Israeli strikes on 28 February. NetBlocks describes the shutdown as the world's longest nation-scale...

One dead in clash between BJP, RJD workers in Bihar's Chapra; two arrested

May 21, 2024

The district administration has also ordered internet shutdown for two days as a precautionary measure

Senate moves toward deal to end longest US government shutdown

Nov 10, 2025

The Senate needs 60 votes to move forward on the continuing resolution, which has become central to the bipartisan effort to end the weeks-long...

Haryana govt suspends internet, bulk SMS services in Sirsa district till August 8

Aug 07, 2024

The internet shutdown is a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and maintain public order in the region.

"People of Manipur have no internet...": Asaduddin Owaisi slams Amit Shah over internet shutdown

Jun 05, 2023

All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for internet shutdown in Manipur since May 3 and...