Twitter seeks more time from Centre to comply with new IT rules

Microblogging platform Twitter had again asked for more time to comply with the new social media intermediary rules which came into force from May 26.

The US-based social media company was learnt to have informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that it intends to comply with the rules but needs more time due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in India.

“We have assured the Government of India that Twitter is making every effort to comply with the new guidelines, and an overview on our progress has been duly shared. We will continue our constructive dialogue with the Indian Government,” the spokesperson said on Monday.