In a recent development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets. The guidelines aim to regulate the content shared on these platforms and hold them accountable for any misinformation or fake news. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will now have to set up a grievance redressal mechanism to address user complaints. They will also have to appoint a chief compliance officer, a nodal contact person, and a resident grievance officer who must be Indian residents. The guidelines also require these platforms to remove content within 24 hours of a complaint. For digital news outlets, the government has mandated adherence to the Press Council of India’s norms and the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act. These new rules come in the wake of growing concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms. The government believes that these guidelines will help create a safer online environment for users and curb the spread of harmful content. However, some critics argue that the guidelines could impede freedom of speech and expression. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news outlets will comply with these new regulations and what impact they will have on the online landscape in India.