The Indian government recently announced new guidelines to regulate social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The new rules, known as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, aim to hold social media companies more accountable for the content shared on their platforms. The guidelines require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints, remove content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order, and provide information about the origin of contentious posts. Additionally, digital news outlets are required to follow a code of ethics, including providing a grievance redressal mechanism for users and ensuring the accuracy of the information they publish. These rules come amid growing concerns about the spread of misinformation and fake news on social media platforms and the need to protect user privacy. While some critics argue that the new guidelines could stifle free speech and impose excessive control over online content, the government maintains that they are necessary to safeguard national security and maintain public order. The implementation of these rules marks a significant development in India’s digital landscape and raises important questions about the balance between freedom of expression and the regulation of online content.