General · 10 April 2026
India plans rules to control online news posts
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Social media users and news outlets may face tighter oversight of what is shared online. India is proposing new rules to regulate digital news and political content, aiming to improve quality and reduce misleading material on platforms. The plan targets online content shared by individuals and non-traditional news sources, and would require clearer standards for content, according to a BBC report.
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