In a recent development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in India. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers based in India to address user complaints. These guidelines also mandate digital news outlets to follow a strict code of ethics and establish a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism. Failure to comply with these guidelines could result in these platforms losing their intermediary status, making them liable for any third-party content shared on their platforms. The government stated that these rules aim to provide a safer online environment and hold social media platforms and digital news outlets accountable for the content shared on their platforms. The guidelines have faced criticism from some quarters for potentially infringing on freedom of speech and privacy rights. However, the government has defended the rules as necessary for ensuring a responsible and accountable digital ecosystem in India. The implementation of these guidelines marks a significant step towards regulating social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. It remains to be seen how these platforms will adapt to the new regulations and whether they will have any significant impact on the online landscape in India.