Internet Services
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Mobile internet services suspended in Faridabad to maintain peace during demolition drive today
India | Jun 01, 2026, 10:51 PM ISTThe order from the state government also exempts banking SMS services, mobile recharge facilities, and broadband and leased-line internet connections used by corporate establishments and domestic households.
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West Bengal: Internet services suspended in parts of Birbhum's Sainthia town till March 17
West Bengal | Mar 15, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTWest Bengal: The order further states that no restrictions are being placed on voice calls or SMS. Similarly, no restrictions on newspapers have been placed, adding, "hence communication and dissemination of knowledge and information is not stopped in any way.
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Manipur: Mobile internet ban extended in nine districts of state
Manipur | Dec 07, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTManipur: Internet services have been temporarily suspended since November 16, after violence broke out in the state following the recovery of the bodies of three women and three children in Jiri and Barak rivers in Manipur and Assam, respectively.
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Internet suspended in Udaipur for 24 hours after violent protests against student stabbing incident
Rajasthan | Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 AM ISTAs the tension escalated on Friday evening, markets were shut in Bapu Bazar, Hathipole, Ghanta Ghar, Chetak Circle and nearby areas. Some violent elements also pelted stones at a shopping mall in which the glass gates of the shops were damaged.
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Nepal's broadband services are disrupted in most parts of country and it has India link I DETAILS
World | May 02, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTBroadband internet faced disruptions across numerous regions of Nepal due to Indian vendors, who are primary bandwidth suppliers to Nepali private operators, halting services owing to payment defaults.
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Pakistan Elections 2024: Caretaker govt considering suspension of internet services on polling day
World | Feb 06, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTPakistan is facing a rising threat of attacks by militant outfits in the tun-up to the general elections on Thursday, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan being rocked by a series of explosions. Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party is also battling a military-backed crackdown that has attracted scorn.
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Manipur violence: After 143 days mobile internet services to be restored in northeastern state
India | Sep 23, 2023, 12:36 PM ISTThe internet services in Manipur were suspended on May 3 due to the violence that erupted in the state. Following a government directive on July 25, broadband services were partially restored with certain conditions.
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Amritpal case: Internet services restored in most places; curbs continue in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur
India | Mar 23, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTAmritpal Singh case: Broadband services were not suspended so that banking facilities, hospital services and other essential services are not disrupted, said the order.
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Supreme Court seeks IT Ministry's response on plea against internet suspension during exams
India | Sep 09, 2022, 02:48 PM ISTThe bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit sought a response from the MEITY asking it to file an affidavit indicating whether there is any standard protocol with respect to the grievance raised by the petitioner.
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'6G in India by end of this decade': PM Modi's big announcement ahead of 5G services roll out
Technology | Aug 26, 2022, 05:58 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is planning to launch a 6G network by the end of 2030.
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Elon Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine after Vice-PM's appeal amid war
World | Feb 27, 2022, 07:58 PM ISTMusk replied in 10 hours after the minister's plea and assured that the service has been activated as Ukraine went into day 4 of war against Russia.
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For the first time in 3 years, internet and mobile services in Kashmir unaffected on I-Day
India | Aug 15, 2021, 11:56 AM ISTFor the first time in three years, Internet and mobile services remained unaffected in Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day which is being celebrated in the Valley in a relaxed atmosphere, officials said Sunday.
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Chakka Jam: Internet suspended at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders
India | Feb 06, 2021, 03:51 PM ISTIn view of the farmers' Chakka Jam, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the suspension of internet services on Delhi borders, converging point of the protesters agitating against the farm laws.
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4G mobile internet services restored in Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months
India | Feb 05, 2021, 10:46 PM ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday announced the restoration of high-speed mobile internet services in the entire union territory, 18 months after they were snapped in the erstwhile state following the Centre's abrogation of its special constitutional status.
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Internet, SMS services suspended in parts of Haryana
India | Jan 26, 2021, 08:26 PM ISTInternet and SMS services will be suspended in parts of Haryana to check misinformation, in view of violence in Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally on Tuesday.
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Jammu and Kashmir: 2G mobile Internet service extended in 18 out of 20 districts till Nov 26
India | Nov 13, 2020, 07:54 AM ISTPrincipal Secretary, Home Department, Shaleen Kabra issued an order on Thursday night and said high-speed data services will continue only in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts, while elsewhere Internet speed will be restricted to 2G only.
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PM Modi launches optical fibre for internet services in Bihar
News | Sep 21, 2020, 02:52 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated nine infrastructure development projects, worth Rs 14,000 crores, for Bihar, through video conferencing on Monday. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the 'Ghar Tak Fibre' Project under which all 45,945 villages of Bihar will be connected through optical fiber internet service.