In this episode of Beyond The Headline, anchor Sneha Koshy discusses how India recorded the highest number of internet shutdowns globally in 2023, marking the sixth consecutive year it topped the list, according to a report by the Keep It On coalition. The country experienced 116 internet suspensions last year, often imposed due to communal tensions, violence, or exams. These shutdowns have sparked criticism from civil society both in India and internationally, especially following the viral spread of footage documenting violence in Manipur, weeks after the incidents occurred.A panel of experts has joined Sneha Koshy for a detailed discussion. Co-Founder, of Internet Freedom Foundation, Apar Gupta says “Internet shutdown orders are mechanical orders which are extended again & again by state governments..” Watch the full discussion to know more and follow Mirror Now for the latest updates..#manipur #internetshutdown #indiainternet #indiaprotests #protests #manipurcrisis #punjab #jammuandkashmir #englishnews #latestnews #snehakoshy #mirrornow