Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who went viral for questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Norway, says she was stopped from travelling to India despite having received a visa and political clearance. Lyng was scheduled to attend the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on 13 and 14 November as a panellist for a discussion on the future of media and press freedom. However, she said the Indian Embassy informed her that she was not allowed to enter the country. The summit is set to bring together experts to discuss global challenges. Lyng questioned whether her opinion pieces criticising Modi and his governance, her criticism of billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, or her interaction with Abhijeet Dipke and support for recent protests could have played a role in the decision. The incident comes as India has eased visa rules and simplified application procedures to encourage foreign visitors. Despite measures such as reducing the number of visa categories, the reason for restricting Lyng's entry remained unclear. As of publishing, the Indian Ministry had not responded to her allegations.