India blocks X accounts of Global Times, Xinhua, TRT World
New Delhi: India has restricted access to several X (formerly Twitter) accounts linked to Chinese and Turkish state-run media, citing the spread of propaganda and misinformation that allegedly undermines India’s national interests. Among the affected are TRT World, a Turkish state-funded international broadcaster, and China’s prominent news agencies Global Times and Xinhua.
This action follows a strong public statement earlier this week by the Indian Embassy in Beijing, which criticized Global Times for its reporting on a recent military operation. In a direct post on X, the Embassy said: “Dear @globaltimesnews, we suggest verifying facts and checking sources before disseminating such disinformation.”
In a subsequent clarification, the Embassy highlighted that several social media accounts with pro-Pakistan leanings were sharing unverified claims about supposed casualties within the Indian armed forces during the operation.
“Multiple pro-Pakistan accounts are spreading unfounded narratives related to #OperationSindoor, aiming to mislead the public. When media outlets echo such claims without proper verification, it constitutes a serious breach of journalistic responsibility,” the Embassy posted.
Currently, the Global Times’ official X account displays the message: “Account Withheld. @globaltimesnews has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.”
The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check Unit has also been actively working to identify and debunk misleading content, much of which includes outdated, altered, or entirely fabricated visuals and stories.
Earlier the same day, India also condemned China for once again trying to assert territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We have observed China’s continued absurd attempts to rename locations within the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. These actions are completely unacceptable and do not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is and will always be an integral part of India.”
China has repeatedly issued maps renaming regions within Arunachal Pradesh, claiming it as part of its territory. In 2024, China released a new list with 30 renamed locations in the region—an act India has firmly rejected.
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