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Internet Shutdowns in India

This tracker documents instances of internet shutdowns across India.

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State	District(s)	Network	Nature	Published Date	Status	Source
Assam	['West Karbi Anglong'] ['Karbi Anglong']	Mobile	Reactive	23 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
In response to reports of serious law and order situation, the Government of Assam has imposed an internet shutdown of mobile internet services with immediate effect. Voice calls and broadband connectivity based on fixed telephone lines will remain functional during this period.
Rajasthan	Hanumangarh	Na	Preventive	16 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
Authorities in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan have suspended internet services for 25 hours ahead of a planned farmers' protest. The shutdown is a precautionary move for a Mahapanchayat protesting the establishment of a local ethanol factory.The suspension of internet services were suspended starting from 11 am on 16th December till 12 pm on 17th December.
Odisha	Malkangiri	Na	Preventive	14 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
The internet shutdown in Malkangiri, Odisha, has been extended till 12 noon tomorrow.
Odisha	Malkangiri	Na	Preventive	13 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
Internet shutdown in Malkangiri has been extended for another 24 hours till 12 am tonight.
Rajasthan	Hanumangarh	Na	Preventive	12 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
As per media reports, internet shutdown continue to remain suspended in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
Odisha	Malkangiri	Na	Preventive	12 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
Internet shutdown in Malkangiri has been extended for another 24 hours till 12 am tonight.
Rajasthan	Hanumangarh	Na	Preventive	11 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
As protests over the ethanol factory in the Tibbi area of Hanumangarh, internet services remained suspended on Thursday.
Odisha	Malkangiri	Na	Preventive	11 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
Internet shutdown in Malkangiri, Odisha has been extended for another 12 hours till midnight.
Rajasthan	Hanumangarh	Na	Preventive	10 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
In anticipation of the 'Mahapanchayat' in the town of Tibbi, internet services have been suspended on December 10, 2025.
Odisha	Malkangiri	Both	Preventive	10 Dec 2025	Ended	Order PDF
Suspension of internet services as well as prohibition on usage and access of social media and messaging platforms has been further extended for another 24 hours by the Home Department, Government of Odisha.

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