Press Council Powers May Extend to Influencer Ecosystem: Lawmakers Review Proposal

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 3 Views

India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT is examining a proposal to expand the Press Council of India’s jurisdiction to cover influencers and digital-first publishers. The move aims to address misinformation, undisclosed promotions, and accountability gaps in the fast-growing online ecosystem while balancing press freedom.