The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. These guidelines aim to regulate content on these platforms and hold them more accountable for the content shared. Under the new rules, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp will be required to remove content within 24 hours of a user complaint. They will also need to disclose the origin of any “mischievous” information upon government request. Additionally, platforms with over 50 lakh users will need to appoint a grievance officer to address user complaints. Digital news outlets are also required to follow a code of ethics and conduct, with provisions for a three-tier regulatory mechanism for news publishers. These guidelines are seen as an attempt to increase transparency and accountability in the digital space in India. However, they have raised concerns about potential censorship and threats to freedom of speech. The government has defended the guidelines as necessary for preventing the spread of fake news and misinformation. The implementation of these rules will likely have a significant impact on how social media platforms and digital news outlets operate in the country. It remains to be seen how these platforms will adapt to these new regulations and the implications they will have on freedom of expression and information dissemination in India.