The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets to regulate their content and operations in the country. These guidelines aim to increase transparency, accountability, and empower users by providing a grievance redressal mechanism. Social media platforms are now required to appoint grievance officers based in India who will address user complaints within a specific time frame. They must also remove any unlawful content within 36 hours of receiving a complaint. The guidelines also require social media platforms to disclose the origin of any message or post that may affect the sovereignty and integrity of India. Digital news outlets are now mandated to follow the journalistic norms and code of ethics while adhering to the Press Council of India Act. Failure to comply with the guidelines could result in penalties and legal action against the platforms. The new regulations have sparked a debate on freedom of speech and expression in the country, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about potential censorship. However, the government has defended the guidelines as necessary to curb the spread of fake news, misinformation, and illegal content online. These guidelines mark a significant development in India’s digital landscape and are expected to have a far-reaching impact on how social media platforms and digital news outlets operate in the country.