Internet Blackout
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Gurdwara Nagrasu dispute: Internet restored in Rudraprayag, police debunk misinformation
India | Jun 22, 2026, 04:09 PM ISTThe temporary shutdown was carried out on administrative orders based on recommendations from the Home Department, following concerns over possible law and order issues.
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At least two killed, five injured in firing after mob storms CRPF camp in Manipur's Bishnupur
India | Apr 07, 2026, 05:59 PM ISTA large number of youths and women held a protest against the killing of two children in a bomb attack by suspected militants in Moirang Tronglaobi area earlier in the day, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said.
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Afghanistan faces first nationwide internet blackout as Taliban enforce morality crackdown | Details
World | Sep 30, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTAfghanistan 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 | Sep 07, 2025, 01:23 PM ISTCutting 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 | Apr 25, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTAround 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 | Apr 11, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTIf 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 | Jan 15, 2025, 08:39 PM ISTPanic 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 | Jan 07, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 19, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Nov 08, 2023, 04:37 PM ISTOptus, 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 | Oct 28, 2023, 12:50 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 03, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTEarlier 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 | Jan 27, 2021, 10:39 AM ISTPeople 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 | Nov 21, 2010, 07:43 PM ISTApparently 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