What happened
The Press Information Bureau item raises concern over the rising quantum of online content takedown requests and blocking orders in India. The stated policy concern is that the growing volume of such actions has renewed debate on transparency, proportionality and the possibility of overreach.
Why the issue matters
Online content takedown powers affect the balance between state regulation, platform compliance and the constitutional protection of free speech. For UPSC, the issue is important because it connects digital governance with Article 19(1)(a), procedural fairness and the limits of executive power.
Background and earlier position
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