The claim
Instagram will be banned in India from 10 May 2025 amid the tensions between India and Pakistan.
Original review summary
The review reports that the Indian government had made no announcement of a nationwide Instagram ban, and that Meta confirmed the claim was false. It distinguishes the rumour from separate government action blocking some Pakistani accounts.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology raised concerns on 05 May 2025 about some social media influencers and entities after the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026