India ordered website takedowns on fake court orders, Reuters finds; police launch probe

India ordered website takedowns on fake court orders, Reuters finds; police launch probe

In brief

BENGALURU, Nov 11 - India's government ordered internet providers to block 129 illegal betting websites this year based on two state high court orders that Reuters has found were fake, findings that have triggered at least one police investigation.

This is a summary provided by The Straits Times — Asia. Read the complete story on the publisher’s website.

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