The Indian government has recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets. These guidelines aim to regulate content on these platforms and hold them more accountable for the content shared. The guidelines require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint a grievance officer to address user complaints. They also mandate the removal of any unlawful content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. Additionally, the rules require digital news outlets to disclose their ownership and funding sources. These guidelines come at a time when concerns about fake news, misinformation, and inflammatory content on social media are on the rise. The government’s move is seen as an effort to bring more transparency and accountability to the digital space. While these guidelines have been welcomed by some as a step in the right direction, others have expressed concerns about potential censorship and infringement on freedom of speech. The implementation of these guidelines is expected to have a significant impact on how social media platforms and digital news outlets operate in India.