The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The guidelines require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers who will address user complaints within a specific timeframe. These platforms are also required to remove content within 24 hours if it is deemed inappropriate or offensive. Furthermore, the guidelines mandate that social media companies must disclose the origin of a message if requested by authorities. In addition to social media platforms, digital news outlets are also required to adhere to the new guidelines. They must appoint a grievance officer who will handle user complaints and take down content if necessary. These guidelines come as the Indian government aims to regulate the digital space more effectively and hold tech companies accountable for the content shared on their platforms. The move has sparked a debate on freedom of speech and censorship in the country, with some critics expressing concerns about potential abuse of power by authorities. However, supporters of the guidelines argue that they are necessary to combat fake news, hate speech, and other harmful content online. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these new guidelines will impact social media platforms and digital news outlets operating in India.