Samik Bhattacharya takes charge of College Square Durga Puja, Khunti puja on Rath Yatra day
Pakistan confirms the shutdown of social media platform X, citing national security concerns, following difficulties in access since mid-February amid nationwide protests over alleged election rigging. The interior ministry, in a written court submission, mentions the ban as a response to X's failure to address misuse concerns, leading to a ban imposed in the interest of national security, public order, and the nation's integrity.
The Sindh High Court criticizes the decision, urging restoration within a week, emphasizing the triviality of the ban's achievements and potential global ridicule, amid widespread disruptions and mobile internet service cuts on polling day.