On August 2, 2024, Turkey's national communications authority, BTK, announced a blanket block on Instagram, sparking confusion and backlash. The decision, which was revealed in a brief statement on the BTK website, did not provide specific reasons or an estimated duration for the block.

Air India has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective immediately until August 8, 2024, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline's decision comes as part of precautionary measures in light of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has called for urgent government action to combat digital piracy, which he claims is causing annual losses of ₹20,000 crore to the film industry. Chadha's appeal came during his speech in the Rajya Sabha, where he highlighted the detrimental impact of online piracy on the creative sector.