In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. The move comes amid growing concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation online. The guidelines require social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers based in India to address user complaints. These platforms will also be required to remove content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint about its defamatory or obscene nature. Additionally, digital news outlets will need to disclose their ownership and funding sources, as well as adhere to a code of ethics. Failure to comply with the guidelines could result in these platforms losing their intermediary status, which provides them with certain legal protections. The government has stated that the new rules are aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the digital media landscape. The guidelines have received mixed reactions, with some experts welcoming them as a step towards curbing misinformation, while others have raised concerns about potential censorship. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news outlets will adapt to these new regulations in India.