The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediary & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 were formally notified on the 25th of February, 2021. These new, comprehensive set of Rules supersede the IT Rules, 2011 in several aspects. They allow the Government to regulate digital news media platforms, and also bring OTT Streaming Services and Social Media platforms under the regulatory ambit. The Rules have been notified and prescribed in exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Government under Section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.