The Indian government has recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The guidelines aim to regulate the content on these platforms and hold them more accountable for the content shared. These rules require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints. The guidelines also mandate platforms to remove contentious content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order. Additionally, digital news outlets are required to disclose their ownership and funding sources. The move comes as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media and digital platforms. The guidelines have sparked a debate about censorship and freedom of speech in India. Critics argue that the rules could be used to suppress dissenting voices and limit freedom of expression. However, supporters of the guidelines believe that they are necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the spread of harmful content online. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news outlets will comply with these new regulations and how they will impact the online landscape in India.