In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets to regulate content and ensure accountability. The guidelines, titled “Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code,” aim to curb fake news, hate speech, and misinformation circulating on these platforms. Under the new rules, social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp are required to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints swiftly. Additionally, these platforms must remove objectionable content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. The guidelines also mandate digital news outlets to disclose their ownership and funding sources to promote transparency. Failure to comply with the rules could result in these platforms losing their intermediary status, making them liable for the content posted by users. The move comes amid growing concerns about the spread of fake news and hate speech online, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government believes that these regulations will help create a safer online environment for Indian users and hold tech companies accountable for the content shared on their platforms. It remains to be seen how social media companies and digital news outlets will adapt to these new guidelines and ensure compliance to avoid facing penalties. The implementation of these rules marks a significant step towards regulating the digital space in India and could have far-reaching implications for the online landscape in the country.