In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media intermediaries and digital platforms in the country. The rules require platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint chief compliance officers, nodal contact persons, and resident grievance officers to address user concerns and complaints. These guidelines aim to make social media platforms more accountable and responsible for the content shared on their platforms. The government has also mandated that social media companies must remove unlawful content within 36 hours of receiving a legal order. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the loss of intermediary status for the platforms, making them liable for criminal action in case of non-compliance. These new rules come in the wake of increasing concerns over fake news, misinformation, and hate speech being circulated on social media platforms in India. The government believes that these guidelines will help in curbing the spread of harmful content and ensuring a safer online environment for users. This move has sparked a debate on freedom of speech and censorship, with some critics arguing that it may lead to censorship and curtailment of free expression. However, the government has defended the guidelines, stating that they are necessary to hold social media platforms accountable and protect the interests of Indian users. The implementation of these guidelines is expected to bring about significant changes in the way social media platforms operate in India, with a greater focus on user safety and content moderation.