The Indian government has announced new guidelines for the regulation of social media platforms and digital news outlets to curb misinformation and fake news. The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, require social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to appoint grievance officers in India to address user complaints within a specific timeframe. The rules also mandate these platforms to remove objectionable content within 24 hours of a user complaint. Digital news outlets are now required to follow a code of ethics and standards, including a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism. The guidelines have received mixed reactions, with some praising the government’s efforts to regulate digital media, while others express concerns about potential censorship. The move comes amid growing concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation on social media platforms in India. The new rules aim to hold these platforms and digital news outlets more accountable for the content shared on their platforms and provide users with a safer online environment. It remains to be seen how social media companies and digital news outlets will comply with the new regulations and how they will impact freedom of speech and expression in India.