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The Indian government is reportedly considering a significant amendment to the proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, with sources indicating that social media platforms may be excluded from its ambit.
In a significant move aimed at curbing the pervasive spread of misinformation and hate speech online, the Karnataka cabinet has given its nod to the draft of the Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, and the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crime Prevention Bill, 2025.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for stringent laws to address the rise of vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms.