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India Proposes IT Rule Changes, Sparks Censorship Concerns

4/10/2026

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The Indian government proposed amendments to its IT rules to regulate online news content shared by influencers and podcasters.
The amendments could expand government control over social media posts.
Digital rights activists and independent creators worry about censorship and self-censorship.
The government says the changes will combat fake news and hate speech, and public feedback is invited until April 14.

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Story summary

The Indian government proposed amendments to its IT rules to regulate online news content shared by influencers and podcasters.
The amendments could expand government control over social media posts.
Digital rights activists and independent creators worry about censorship and self-censorship.
The government says the changes will combat fake news and hate speech, and public feedback is invited until April 14.