In a recent development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. These guidelines aim to regulate the content shared on these platforms and hold them more accountable for the information they disseminate. Under the new rules, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will have to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints. They will also be required to remove content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order. Additionally, digital news outlets will need to disclose their ownership details and adhere to a code of ethics while publishing news content. The government believes that these guidelines will help curb the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media and digital platforms. However, critics argue that these rules could also be used to stifle free speech and curb dissenting voices. It remains to be seen how these guidelines will be implemented and what impact they will have on the digital landscape in India. This move comes at a time when the Indian government has been increasing its scrutiny of online content and taking steps to regulate the digital space more effectively.