India's IT Ministry releases draft amendments to IT Rules, 2021, expanding oversight of online news content.

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released draft amendments to IT Rules, 2021, aiming to regulate online news and current affairs content. The changes, open for public comment until April 14, expand oversight to include user-generated content and non-registered publishers, with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting taking a central role. Officials claim the updates clarify definitions and ensure compliance within legal boundaries, though stakeholders have raised concerns about censorship and transparency.