Summary
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, aimed at enhancing intermediary compliance and digital media oversight.
- Key changes include new obligations for intermediaries to adhere to government-issued advisories and expanded regulation of news content uploaded by non-publisher users.
- Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on these amendments by April 14, 2026, as the government seeks to ensure a safer digital ecosystem.
- These updates could significantly impact how intermediaries manage content and respond to regulatory directives in India.
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