The Indian Army has updated its social media guidelines, allowing personnel to access platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Quora for "passive participation" or "view-only" purposes. This means soldiers can view content for awareness and information gathering but are prohibited from posting, commenting, liking, or sharing. Communication apps like WhatsApp and Signal are permitted for unclassified information exchange with known contacts. The revised policy aims to enhance digital awareness while safeguarding sensitive information and preventing security risks.