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'Will comply with new IT rules, need more time': Twitter tells Centre

Twitter has approached the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEiTY) seeking more time to comply with the new social media rules, citing the COVID-19 pandemic.

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