As per industry sources, Twitter has approached the government seeking more time to comply with the new IT rules. The micro-blogging site has reportedly informed the government that it intends to comply with the rules but needs more time due to the pandemic situation in India.

Twitter’s response has come in the backdrop of the government issuing a final notice to the company regarding its non-compliance with the new rules.

In related development, Facebook has named Spoorthi Priya as its grievance officer for India on its website. As per Facebook’s website, users can contact Priya through an e-mail ID.

Additionally, users can also contact Facebook in India via post at an address in New Delhi.