The Indian government recently announced new guidelines for the regulation of social media platforms and digital news publishers in the country. The new rules aim to increase transparency and accountability among these platforms, requiring them to appoint a grievance officer, a nodal contact person, and a resident grievance officer who must be a resident in India. The guidelines also mandate the removal of content within 36 hours of receiving a complaint about nudity or sexually explicit material. Failure to comply with these rules could result in the platforms losing their intermediary status and being held liable for the content posted by users. The move comes amidst growing concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. Critics of the new rules argue that they could stifle free speech and curb online creativity. However, the government maintains that the regulations are necessary to ensure a safer online environment for users. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news publishers will adapt to these new guidelines and how they will impact the digital landscape in India.