India Streamlines Content Takedown Authority Amid Musk's X Tensions

The Government of India has streamlined content takedown authority, limiting bureaucratic oversight after a legal dispute with Elon Musks X regarding internet content policies.

• The Government of India has reduced the number of bureaucrats authorized to order social media content takedowns in response to a lawsuit involving Elon Musks X.
• This decision follows a contentious legal battle where the Karnataka High Court was involved in disputes over the governments content moderation policies.
• Elon Musks X had openly opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modis 2023 directives, highlighting tensions between social media platforms and governmental oversight on the internet.