In recent news, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets. The new rules aim to regulate digital content and hold these platforms more accountable. Under the new guidelines, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will be required to appoint chief compliance officers, nodal contact persons, and resident grievance officers who must be residents of India. These officers will be responsible for addressing user complaints and concerns in a timely manner. Additionally, social media platforms with over 50 lakh users will be required to publish monthly compliance reports to disclose the action taken on complaints received. The guidelines also mandate that social media platforms remove any content depicting nudity or morphed images within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. As for digital news outlets, they will now be required to adhere to the journalistic conduct code of the Press Council of India and the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act. Any non-compliance with the new guidelines could result in the loss of intermediary status and legal immunity for these platforms. The Indian government believes that these new rules will help curb the spread of fake news, misinformation, and harmful content online. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the government for taking steps to regulate digital platforms, while others expressing concerns about potential censorship. It remains to be seen how these new guidelines will be implemented and enforced in the rapidly evolving digital landscape of India.