India blocks Instagram account of Pakistani singer Abida Parveen amid tension over Pahalgam attack By HT News Desk Updated on: May 05, 2025 07:48 am IST Read this news in brief form As of now, Instagram remains fully operational in India. The claims about a nationwide ban on May 10, 2025, are unsubstantiated and lack official confirmation. Users are advised to rely on credible news sources and official government statements for accurate information. Instagram to be banned across India from May 10 to protect national interests amid heightened tensions between Indian and Pakistan. Govt to ban social media influencers for anti-national content, flags accounts inciting violence post-Pahalgam attack The Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT warns that certain social media ...