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Question

In India, the online news content comes under purview of which ministry?

The correct answer is
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Online News Content Regulation in India

The regulation of online news content in India falls under the purview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This ministry is responsible for the policies and laws related to print, electronic, and online media.

Specifically, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, empower the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to frame guidelines and oversee the code of ethics for digital news publishers.

Therefore, any queries or regulatory matters concerning online news content are handled by this ministry.

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