Mediagazer: Reuters' official X account has been restricted in India “in response to a legal demand” according to X; other Reuters accounts remain accessible (Livemint)

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Reuters' official X account has been restricted in India “in response to a legal demand” according to X; other Reuters accounts remain accessible — Reuters' official X account has been restricted in India due to a legal demand, with no clarification provided by the agency regarding the reason for the block.

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