The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets to regulate their content. These guidelines aim to bring transparency, accountability, and oversight to the digital media landscape in India. Under the new rules, social media platforms with more than 5 million users are required to appoint a grievance officer to address user complaints, remove content within 24 hours of receiving a legal order, and provide information about the source of messages that are deemed to be a threat to national security. Additionally, digital news outlets are now required to disclose their ownership and funding sources. The government asserts that these guidelines are necessary to prevent the spread of fake news, hate speech, and misinformation on digital platforms. However, critics argue that the rules could stifle free speech and curb press freedom in the country. The implementation of these guidelines has sparked debate among stakeholders, including tech companies, journalists, and civil society groups. It remains to be seen how these new regulations will impact the digital media landscape in India.