Will Decentralized Blocking Orders Reduce Harmful Content Faster Across Platforms?

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: March 19, 2026 04:02

India plans to empower multiple ministries with direct authority to block social media content under Section 69A of the IT Act. Currently, only the IT Ministry holds this power. The move, prompted by rising deepfake and misinformation cases, aims to decentralize control and speed up takedown compliance within hours.

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