Guwahati, May 9 -- Independent media outlet The Wire reported on Friday that its website, thewire.in, has been blocked for internet users across India.

The outlet stated that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have indicated the blockage is "as per the order of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IT Act, 2000."

This development comes amidst a volatile situation in India due to heightened tensions with Pakistan, during which the Union government has been blocking access to many social media accounts and YouTube channels, citing security concerns.

In a statement, The Wire asserted, "In a clear violation of the Constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press, the Government of India has blocked access to http:...