An internet watchdog reported that India imposed the highest number of internet blackouts of any country in the world for the fifth consecutive year. Access Now, a New York-based digital rights advocacy, released its latest report documenting internet shutdowns in 2022. India, the world’s largest democracy, topped the list with 84 incidents out of a total of 187.

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