Hyderabad, May 14 -- The Indian government on Wednesday, May 14, blocked the X account of Turkish state broadcaster TRT World for reportedly spreading misinformation following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

A message on TRT World's profile reads, "Account withheld. @trtworld has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand."

The move follows a growing boycott of Turkish products by Indian consumers and a noticeable decline in Indian tourism to Turkey, amid escalating geopolitical strains. The backlash comes in the context of Operation Sindoor and recent drone and missile attacks by Pakistan targeting Indian territory.

In a broader crackdown, India has also restricted access to the official X accounts of Chinese...