In a recent development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 require these platforms to appoint grievance officers, disclose the origin of messages that can create unrest, and take down contentious content within 36 hours of a court or government order. The rules aim to hold these platforms more accountable for the content shared on their platforms. This move comes after concerns were raised about the spread of fake news, misinformation, and hate speech online. The guidelines also mandate social media platforms with over 50 lakh users to set up offices in India and appoint executives for compliance. Failure to comply with the rules could result in these platforms losing their intermediary status, making them liable for criminal action in case of objectionable content. These regulations are seen as an effort to make social media platforms more responsible and transparent in their operations. The government believes that these guidelines will help in curbing the circulation of harmful content online and safeguarding the interests of Indian users. It remains to be seen how social media platforms will adapt to these new regulations and ensure compliance while maintaining their user base in the country.