The Indian government announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in India. The guidelines aim to regulate digital news media and online content to ensure transparency, accountability, and address issues such as fake news and misinformation. Under the new rules, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp will be required to appoint a grievance officer to address user complaints. They will also have to remove offending content within a specific time frame and cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Digital news outlets will need to follow the journalistic standards and norms of the Press Council of India. The guidelines come amid growing concerns over the spread of fake news and misinformation online. The move is seen as a step towards regulating the digital media space in India. It is expected to bring more accountability and transparency to the online platforms and ensure that users have a safer and more reliable online experience. The government has stated that the guidelines are aimed at creating a level playing field for all digital media players and promoting responsible journalism. The implementation of these guidelines is likely to have a significant impact on how social media platforms and digital news outlets operate in India.