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Twitter refuses to comply with Centre's order to block one hashtag, 257 URLs on Farmers Protests; "Astonished" Centre warns of penal action

@Twitter @TwitterIndia @GoI_MeitY

#FarmersProtests
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The notice has warned Twitter of penal consequences under Section 69A[3] of Information Technology Act in case of non-compliance with the directions issued by the Centre.
An intermediary is bound to comply with an order issued by the designated officer authorised by the Central government, failing which statutory consequence will follow, the notice warns.
The Centre has also taken objection to Twitter commenting upon issues related to freedom of speech.

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