In a significant move, the Indian government has announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets in the country. Under these guidelines, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will be required to appoint grievance officers to address user complaints in a timely manner. These platforms will also have to remove objectionable content within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. Additionally, digital news outlets will now be regulated by the government, with a three-tier system for self-regulation in place. This move comes in the wake of increasing concerns about misinformation and fake news being spread on social media platforms and digital news outlets. The guidelines aim to bring more accountability and transparency to these platforms, ensuring that they operate in a responsible manner. The government has stated that these regulations are necessary to protect the interests of Indian users and to curb the spread of harmful content online. It remains to be seen how social media platforms and digital news outlets will respond to these new guidelines and what impact they will have on the digital landscape in India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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