India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media

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India's government proposed amendments to IT rules extending regulatory oversight to influencers, podcasters, and ordinary users sharing news content on social platforms. The changes require platforms to follow government orders to maintain legal immunity. Digital rights activists warn this enables state censorship and targeting of critics. The government says rules combat fake news and hate speech. Public feedback deadline is April 14. Critics cite recent account blocks of satirical posts about the government.

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