The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets. The new rules require these platforms to appoint grievance officers based in India to address complaints from users. They must also remove content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order. Failure to comply could result in penalties and even criminal action. These guidelines aim to regulate the digital space and hold platforms accountable for the content shared on their platforms. In addition, social media platforms with over 5 million users are required to publish monthly compliance reports detailing the action taken on user complaints. The move is seen as an effort to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation online. However, critics argue that these regulations could stifle free speech and infringe on privacy rights. The guidelines also require digital news outlets to disclose the sources of their content and establish a system for receiving user complaints. These regulations mark a significant step towards regulating the digital landscape in India and ensuring accountability among social media platforms and digital news outlets. Time will tell how these guidelines will impact the online space in the country, amidst ongoing debates around freedom of speech and regulation of digital content.