Twitter, Facebook not getting banned just as yet [here's why] Worried that Twitter and Facebook might get banned for not complying with the regulatory requirements? Here's what you need to know. Koo App: The Indian alternative to Twitter Is Not Safe? The tussle between Twitter, WhatsApp and Facebook and the Union government was closely watched by millions of Indians and social media users abroad. The deadline to comply with the new legal rules meant for big social media platforms, which were issued by the government three months ago, ended on Tuesday, threatening the operations of the likes of Twitter in India. There's been tension in India, with many asking will Facebook and Twitter get banned in the country. So what's happening exactly?