India Blocks Chinese State Media Global Times' X Account Over Disinformation

India has blocked the X (formerly Twitter) account of Global Times, a Chinese state-run media outlet, over its publication of what the Centre described as "disinformation" concerning Operation Sindoor, a counter-terrorist operation conducted by the army targeting cross-border terrorist infrastructure.

The move followed a public rebuke issued by the Indian Embassy in Beijing earlier this week, warning Global Times over its coverage of the military operation. In a direct post on X, the Embassy stated: "Dear @globaltimesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine your sources before pushing out this kind of disinformation."

In a follow-up message, the Embassy elaborated that multiple social media accounts sympathetic to Pakistan had been circulating unsubstantiated claims related to the alleged losses suffered by the Indian armed forces. 

"Several pro-Pakistan handles are spreading baseless claims in the context of #OperationSindoor, attempting to mislead the public. When media outlets share such information without verifying sources, it reflects a serious lapse in responsibility and journalistic ethics," the Embassy's post said.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit has been actively flagging misinformation since hostilities intensified. Several misleading visuals and narratives were traced to recycled or doctored content, many with origins in older events or fabricated entirely.

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