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MeitY advises social media platforms to act on unlawful protest linked content - Mid-Day
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has advised major social media platforms to act swiftly against unlawful content linked to ongoing protests, including false, misleading, manipulated, or synthetic information, and to cooperate promptly with law enforcement under the IT Rules, 2021.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 8 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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Social media founders in India must accelerate compliance with content rules as government pressure rises on misinformation linked to protests. Delaying action risks regulatory penalties and restricted platform access.
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8 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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