India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
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The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.
India's government has proposed amendments to its IT rules, aiming to extend a code of ethics to non-publishers sharing news and current affairs content, potentially increasing government oversight over content shared by influencers and podcasters.
The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and X, potentially giving the government more power over news-related posts shared by ordinary users.
The Indian government has proposed amendments to its IT rules, aiming to extend a code of ethics to non-publishers sharing news and current affairs content, potentially increasing government oversight over content shared by influencers and podcasters.
The Indian government is reviewing rules to curb defamatory and troll-driven content on social media platforms, with draft amendments proposing stricter regulation of online news and current affairs content.
The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and X.
Experts say the move could significantly expand the government’s authority over news-related content shared by ordinary users, including independent journalists and podcasters.
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