India flagged nearly 2.98 lakh URLs for cybercrime, child abuse, and illegal content between March and July 2026, with state governments initiating over 80% of removal requests.
Most requests came from state governments
Aug 21, 2026
10:41 am
What's the storyThe Indian government has flagged nearly three lakh URLs for removal from social media and online platforms between March and July 2026.
The majority of these requests, over 80%, came from state governments.
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