India has mandated clear labelling for AI-generated synthetic content. Social media platforms now have only three hours to remove unlawful content. The government expanded rules to cover child abuse material and impersonation. Grievance redressal timelines have also been significantly shortened for sensitive issues. Intermediaries must deploy technical measures to prevent illegal AI content.

According to the statement, amendments were made on February 10, 2026, in the IT Rules 2021 to strengthen the regulatory framework to address harms arising from synthetically…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) The government has slashed the online content takedown time for sensitive matters to 2 hours from the earlier 24 hours given to social media platforms, an…

Indian government officials are examining Meta's intermediary obligations concerning harmful content. Specific measures for deepfakes and child abuse material were requested from…