In a recent development, the Indian government has announced new regulations for social media platforms and digital news outlets. The new guidelines aim to regulate digital content and curb misinformation on these platforms. Social media companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp will now be required to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints. Additionally, these platforms will have to remove objectionable content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. Digital news outlets will also be required to follow a code of ethics and conduct, with a three-tier regulatory mechanism in place to oversee compliance. These regulations come in the wake of increasing concerns about the spread of fake news and misinformation online. The government has stated that these measures are necessary to ensure accountability and transparency in the digital space. While some have welcomed the new regulations as a step towards combating misinformation, others have raised concerns about potential censorship and threats to freedom of speech. It remains to be seen how these regulations will be implemented and what impact they will have on the digital landscape in India.