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Government seems to be strict, blocked two news websites within 24 hours of the incident

As of these days, elections are on head where people are talking and discussing about the politics, we have got a news where government blocked two websites People News Chronicle and Youthistaan under Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 69 A).

People News Chronicle and Youthistaan
People News Chronicle and Youthistaan

Why was Youthistaan.com blocked?

On 27th January, 2022 youthistaan.com was blocked by Government under section 69A Information Technology Act, 2000. It was blocked as they covered and wrote about Ahmadis in their website. 

Later on, same day the website was made live again after removing the content and taking responsibility that they won’t cover it again.

Why was PeopleNewsChronicle.com blocked?

On 30th January, 2022 peoplenewschronicle.com was blocked by Government under section 69A Information Technology Act, 2000. It was blocked as they covered and wrote about Pakistan in their website, which seems to be a promotional article about Pakistan activity.

Later on,  4th February the website was made live again.

This incident shows, government is keeping eyes on Internet at this busy time where elections are happening in India.

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