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With WhatsApp suing the Indian government over the new IT rules for social media platforms, Twitter on Thursday requested the IT Ministry to consider a minimum of three-month extension in order for the company to implement the new intermediary .
Stop beating around the bush, comply with Indian laws: Govt hits back at Twitter
The government said Twitter needs to stop beating around the bush and comply with the laws of the land. It said Twitter is just a social media platform and has no locus in dictating what India s legal policy framework should be.
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UPDATED: May 28, 2021 08:28 IST
The Centre said Twitter s statement is an attempt to dictate its terms to the world s largest democracy . (Photo: Reuters)
The central government on Thursday hit back at Twitter saying the social media giant should stop beating around the bush and comply with the rules framed by the Ministry of Information and Technology.
India News: NEW DELHI: Twitter on Thursday accused the Indian government of “dangerous overreach that is inconsistent with open, democratic principles”, and said .
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