The Indian government has recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in India. The new rules require platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers in India to address user complaints. These guidelines also include mechanisms for the removal of offensive content within 24 hours of a complaint being made. Additionally, social media platforms are required to disclose the origin of a message when asked by authorities. The rules also mandate that digital news outlets follow a code of ethics and establish a grievance redressal mechanism for user complaints. Failure to comply with these guidelines could result in the platforms losing their intermediary status, making them liable for any unlawful content posted by users. The move has sparked debates on freedom of speech and censorship in the country. Critics argue that the rules could be misused to suppress dissenting voices, while supporters believe that they are necessary to curb the spread of misinformation and hate speech online. The government has defended the guidelines, stating that they aim to create a safer online environment for users. The implementation of these rules marks a significant development in India’s digital landscape and is expected to have far-reaching implications for social media platforms and digital news outlets operating in the country.