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Wikipedia ordered to be blocked in India

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Background: see our original report on objections to content about historical king Sambhaji

According to Hindustan Times, Maharashtra cyber police, after being frustrated with WMF not taking down the "objectionable" content and not disclosing the identity of editor, have requested the Indian government to block Wikipedia in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology was requested to shut down access in India, according to a statement at an April 11 press conference.

Wiki India's "Access to Knowledge" program halts

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On 9 April 2025, the Centre for Internet and Society announced a halt to its "Access to Knowledge" program.

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Wikimedia Foundation 2025-26 Annual Plan - seeking comments

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