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Social media platform X has reiterated its adherence to Indian laws following questions raised over the use and responses of Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the platform. The company clarified that it operates within the country’s legal and regulatory framework, including provisions related to content moderation, user safety, and information technology rules. The episode has renewed attention on how global technology firms deploy generative AI tools in India, a market with an increasingly assertive regulatory stance.

In a significant move aimed at broadening its premium user base, social media platform X has reduced its subscription fees in India by as much as 48%. The decision comes as the company seeks to strengthen engagement, boost user loyalty, and position itself more competitively in one of its fastest-growing markets. By making premium services more affordable, X intends to drive long-term monetization through both direct subscriptions and enhanced advertising revenues.

Amid swirling accusations that it obstructed a prominent international wire agency’s account on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian government has categorically denied taking any such action. Officials have clarified that no directive was issued to block or limit the agency’s social media presence. The development comes at a time when global observers are closely watching India’s digital governance and its balancing act between regulating content and upholding free expression.

Social media platform X—formerly known as Twitter—faced a widespread technical disruption around 6 p.m. today, leaving thousands of users unable to access services across desktop and mobile. At its peak, more than 2,200 complaints were logged on outage tracker DownDetector. The interruption, now resolved, occurred as the platform grapples with legal pressure from the Indian government to block over 8,000 accounts. X has complied with the directive under protest, warning it threatens the right to free speech and could expose employees to significant penalties.