The Indian government recently announced new regulations for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. These regulations aim to create a level playing field and address issues such as fake news and misinformation. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp will now have to comply with the new guidelines, including appointing a grievance officer, a nodal contact person, and a resident grievance officer who must be a resident in India. Failure to comply with the regulations could result in these platforms losing their intermediary status, making them liable for any unlawful content posted on their platforms. Additionally, digital news outlets will also have to adhere to the new regulations, which require them to disclose their ownership and funding sources. The government believes that these regulations will help in combating the spread of fake news and ensuring greater accountability among social media platforms and digital news outlets. The move has sparked a debate on freedom of speech and expression in the country, with some critics expressing concerns about potential censorship. However, the government has stated that the regulations are necessary to maintain law and order in the digital space. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news outlets will respond to these new regulations and what impact they will have on the online landscape in India.