Facebook, Twitter to be blocked in India on May 26? Here is what we know so far
Social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram may face a ban in India if they do not comply with the new Intermediary Guidelines.
Ankita Chakravarti | May 25, 2021 | Updated 13:32 IST
Highlights Facebook, Twitter and Instagram may face a ban in India if they do not comply with the new Intermediary Guidelines.
The deadline to accept the guidelines set by the government will end on May 25
In February 2021, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITy) had given a three-month time to the social platforms to comply with the new IT rules.
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