Govt Blocks URL of The Wire News Channel Amid Rising Tensions

New Delhi, May 9, 2025 — The Ministry of electronics and information technology under the IT act has blocked the URL of independent news portal The Wire, citing national security concerns amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The action is reportedly in line with the IT Rules, 2021, which empower the government to restrict digital content that may affect the sovereignty or integrity of India.

Though no official statement has been released by the ministry yet, sources suggest the move was triggered by specific content deemed sensitive or potentially inflammatory during the current geopolitical situation.