Indian Government meeting ISPs to discuss website blocking challenges

As reported by Business Standard, the Indian government plans to summon Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to address challenges in blocking over 500 URLs, which remain accessible due to secure-encrypted headers or distribution through content delivery networks. While blocking https websites poses technical issues since orders usually pertain to http URLs, the government’s focus on blocking lacks transparency. The criteria and processes behind these blocks remain unclear, raising concerns about potential misuse and authoritarian practices.