India Ranks Second Globally in Internet Shutdowns Amid Protests and Regional Incidents
India ranked second globally in internet shutdowns in 2025, with 21 incidents behind Myanmar. Shutdowns have declined from a peak in 2018 but remain significant, especially in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, and Rajasthan. Protests were the leading cause in 2025, accounting for 47% of shutdowns, followed by communal violence. In 2026, Delhi recorded the highest number of shutdowns within India, notably during protests over the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation and the NEET paper leak, despite an overall national decline in shutdown incidents.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 13 Oct, 07:04 pm. Other outlets followed.
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