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'Vulgar content due to end of editorial check': IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on social media regulation laws

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocated for stronger laws to combat vulgar content on social media. He highlighted the absence of traditional editorial oversight and urged for stricter regulations, emphasizing the cultural differences between India and the origins of these platforms. He suggested parliamentary review and stricter laws to address the issue.
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