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  Afghanistan faces first nationwide internet blackout as Taliban enforce morality crackdown | Details

  World | September 30, 2025 8:03 IST

  Afghanistan has plunged into a nationwide internet blackout after the Taliban banned fiber-optic services, citing immorality. At the same time, Pakistan has warned Kabul of a military response if cross-border terrorism continues, escalating regional tensions.

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  Slow Internet? Undersea cable cuts in Red Sea disrupt internet access across Asia, including India

  Technology | September 07, 2025 13:23 IST

  Cutting of undersea internet cables in the Red Sea has disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and West Asia, including India. The cause of this incident is still unclear.

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  Violence in Rajasthan's Jhalawar in road rage murder case: Shops set on fire, internet suspended

  Rajasthan | April 25, 2025 19:47 IST

  Around half a dozen policemen sustained minor injuries in the confrontation with the mob. Since then, police have detained a man, Rehan, and seized the car allegedly used in the crime. A heavy police deployment has been made in the area.

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  No mobile network? Try these immediate fixes effective for Jio, Airtel, BSNL users

  Technology | April 11, 2025 18:00 IST

  If you are experiencing frequent network connection issues on your phone, here are some special tips that can help you resolve problems with Jio, Airtel, and BSNL networks.

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  No internet on January 16, 2025? Influencer claims global internet outage, netizens panic

  Trending | January 15, 2025 20:39 IST

  Panic spreads online as influencer claims global internet outage on January 16, 2025! Netizens scramble for answers, sparking widespread concern. Is the predicted internet blackout fact or fiction?

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  Pakistan's highest internet speed is 8MBPS but minister claims it's 'faster, cheaper' than others

  World | January 07, 2025 18:53 IST

  The average download speed in Pakistan is 7-8 MBPS. However, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar dismissed the report, claiming that Pakistan's internet is "much better and cheaper" than in many other countries, according to Dawn.

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  Pakistan, with no 5G network, experiencing slow internet speed but IT minister blames VPN for outage

  World | August 19, 2024 18:26 IST

  Pakistan IT minister noted that when access to certain apps was restricted, people began using VPNs to bypass these blocks. However, this often led to slower internet speeds, as VPNs can significantly impact both local and mobile internet performance.

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  Australia: Millions cut off from internet after network failure, hospitals and transport affected

  World | November 08, 2023 16:37 IST

  Optus, Australia's second-largest network provider, apparently suffered a 'technical network fault' that cut off at least 10 million people from internet and communications. The fault was restored after nearly 12 hours and Optus' CEO has ruled out a cyber attack.

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  Gaza plunges into near-blackout of information as Israel knocks out internet, communications

  World | October 28, 2023 12:50 IST

  The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that it "expanding" its ground operations in the Gaza Strip, hitting 150 targets in overnight strikes. Following Israel's siege, Gaza is facing diminishing food, fuel and water supplies and the number of wounded people rises.

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  Nuh Violence: Internet ban extended in Haryana's four districts till August 5 | Check here

  India | August 03, 2023 6:30 IST

  Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and governments amid protest marches and demonstrations being organised against the violence in Haryana's Nuh.

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  Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.

  World | January 27, 2021 10:39 IST

  People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. That densely populated area includes key U.S. government services as well as major financial companies such as Fidelity Investments.

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  IIT-Kanpur Mulling Internet Blackout After Midnight For Students

  India | November 21, 2010 19:43 IST

  Apparently rattled by student suicides, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) authorities here are mulling cutting internet access after midnight, saying hostel inmates were not taking adequate sleep which was leading to stress.Eight students have committed