As 2026 begins, we’re looking back at India’s #InternetShutdown in 2025. This wrap-up takes a closer look at the data, patterns, and trends from the past year, not just to count shutdowns, but to understand what they mean for people and for India’s digital freedoms.

Internet services have been suspended in Sundargarh district of Orissa for 24 hours following a violent group clash that left several people injured. Authorities say the shutdown is aimed at preventing the spread of rumours and maintaining law and order. #IST #Orissa #Clash

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Authorities have suspended mobile internet services in Unakoti district (Kumarghat subdivision) for 48 hours following communal tensions and vandalism , citing concerns over law & order. #InternetShutdown #Unakoti #Tripura #IST

Internet services have been suspended in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan following protests against an ethanol factory. The police has cited law and order concerns ahead of a farmers’ Mahapanchayat scheduled for tomorrow. #Hanumangarh #InternetShutdown #Farmers #Rajasthan #Ethanol

Internet shutdown extended for another 24 hours in Chomu town, Jaipur

Following violent clashes between police and a mob in Jaipur’s Chomu area, authorities temporarily suspended internet and social media services to help maintain law and order. #Jaipur #Chomu #Rajasthan #LawAndOrder #InternetShutdown #PublicSafety #PoliceAction #Violence

Internet services have been suspended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts following an escalation of tensions in the region. #Assam #Escalation #Anglong #karbianglong #InternetShutdown

Internet shutdowns don’t just disconnect networks- they disconnect rights. Following a week-long internet shutdown in Malkangiri, Odisha, https://t.co/Wf0ADSoUaN analyses the legality of the State’s actions. Scan the QR to read the analysis. #InternetShutdowns #DigitalRights

Internet services suspended in Hanumangarh for 25 hours from yesterday 11 am to 12 pm today as a precaution before a farmers' protest against an ethanol plant, after talks with SKM fail. #Internetshutdown #OpenInternet #Freespeech #Framerprotest #Rajasthan

Update: Malkangiri shutdown has been extended till 12 noon tomorrow

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Update: Internet shutdown in Malkangiri has been extended for another 24 hours till 12 am tonight.

As per media reports, internet services continue to remain suspended in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. #internetshutdown #Rajasthan #Hanumangarh

Update: The Internet shutdown in Malkangiri has been extended till tonight 12 am

Update: Internet shutdown in Malkangiri, Odisha has been extended for another 12 hours till 12 am tonight.

Update: The suspension of internet services as well as prohibition on usage and access of social media platforms has been extended for another 24 hours till 12:00 pm, December 11, 2025. #internetshutdown #Odisha #Malkangiri #MHA

Odisha has suspended internet and social media services in Malkangiri district for 24 hours after clashes erupted between two villages when a headless body was discovered. Services will remain shut until Tuesday evening. #internetshutdown #Odisha #Malkangiri #MHA

Tiprasa Civil Society demanding implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, strict action against illegal immigration, implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system and to urge the state government to safeguard indigenous rights and identity. Read here:

Internet Shutdown imposed in Dhalai district of Tripura on 23rd Oct for 24 hours. Internet was suspended to prevent escalations post clashes between shopowners and police personnels in the Shantirbazar area in Kamalpur sub-division amidst the 24-hour strike called by

Internet shutdown imposed: Baksa district, Assam - 15/10/2025. Services were suspended to curb unrest during transfer of prisoners linked to singer Zubeen Garg’s death case. #internet #shutdown #Zubeen_Garg #Zubeen #ZubeenDaForever #zubeengargaccident #FreedomOfSpeech #Assam