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New Content Takedown Rules
The Free Press Journal
|February 22, 2026
AI-generated deepfakes and mis- leading online content. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technol- ogy has introduced stricter regulations that sharply reduce response times for social media platforms and internet in- termediaries to remove harmful ma- terial. The move signals a stronger commitment to digital safety and platform accountability.
India has taken a firm step to counter must now be removed within two hours, down from 24. The shorter deadline recognises the severe psychological and social harm such content inflicts and prioritises swift victim protection. It places clear responsibility on platforms to act with urgency.
This story is from the February 22, 2026 edition of The Free Press Journal.
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