In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The move aims to regulate online content and curb the spread of fake news and misinformation. The guidelines require platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints and take swift action against offensive or unlawful content. Furthermore, social media companies with over 5 million users are now required to set up mechanisms for tracing the origin of messages that could potentially lead to the identification of the senders of such messages. These regulations come in the wake of growing concerns about the misuse of social media and digital platforms to spread rumors and incite violence. The new rules also mandate digital news outlets to disclose their ownership and funding sources, bringing more transparency to the online news landscape. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the government’s efforts to regulate online content and protect users, while others express concerns about potential censorship and infringement of freedom of speech. It remains to be seen how these guidelines will be implemented and enforced by the authorities in India.