In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for the regulation of social media platforms and digital news outlets. The guidelines, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability, require platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints. These officers will be responsible for resolving disputes within a specific timeframe. Additionally, the rules mandate that social media companies must disclose the origin of any “mischievous” content as deemed necessary by authorities. Furthermore, the guidelines also require digital news outlets to adhere to a code of ethics and establish a grievance redressal mechanism. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in the loss of intermediary status for the platforms, making them liable for user-generated content. The move is seen as an attempt to curb the spread of fake news and misinformation on digital platforms, which have been a growing concern in India. The new regulations come at a time when social media platforms are facing increased scrutiny worldwide over their role in disseminating harmful content. It is expected that these guidelines will bring about a more responsible approach from social media companies and digital news outlets operating in India.