ABC News Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOn India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy It began with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs handling of massive farmer protests near New Delhi By SHEIKH SAALIQ and KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press July 15, 2021, 5:37 AM ⢠6 min read The Associated Press FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, file photo, India's Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, left, and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar address a press conference announcing new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites in New Delhi, India. It began in February with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of massive farmer protests near the capital, souring an already troubled relationship between the government and Twitter. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)