The Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The new rules require social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to identify the originator of a message or post when requested by authorities. Additionally, these platforms must remove content within 36 hours of a legal order being issued. The guidelines also mandate the appointment of a compliance officer based in India to ensure adherence to the rules. For digital news outlets, the government has introduced a three-tier regulatory framework, with oversight by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The move aims to regulate digital media more effectively and hold platforms and publishers accountable for the content shared on their platforms. These guidelines come amid concerns about misinformation and fake news spreading on social media, particularly during times of crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian government has faced criticism for its handling of digital media in the past, with calls for more stringent regulations to combat the spread of harmful content online. The new rules are seen as a step towards addressing these concerns and ensuring a safer online environment for Indian users. It remains to be seen how social media companies and digital news outlets will respond to these guidelines and what impact they will have on the digital media landscape in India.