Proposed Indian IT Rules grant government powers to censor independent journalists

April 14, 2026, New Delhi—The Indian government must immediately withdraw proposed amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules that would grant authorities sweeping powers to censor independent journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. The draft changes propose extending a regulatory code of ethics, previously applied only to large streaming platforms and broadcasters, to … Continue reading Proposed Indian IT Rules grant government powers to censor independent journalists