Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites for 'obscene, vulgar, pornographic content': Details here
1 year ago

Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites for 'obscene, vulgar, pornographic content': Details here

India TV News  

The government of India has blocked 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media handles of OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content. The name of the banned OTT platforms include Dreams Films, Voovi, Yessma, Uncut Adda, Tri Flicks, X Prime, Neon X VIP, Besharams, Hunters, Rabbit, Xtramood, Nuefliks, MoodX, Mojflix, Hot Shots VIP, Fugi, Chikooflix, and Prime Play. Commenting on the nature of the content available on these platforms, the government said, “It depicted nudity and sexual acts in various inappropriate contexts, such as relationships between teachers and students, incestuous family relationships, etc”. These platforms were also showing content that included sexual innuendos and, in some instances, prolonged segments of pornographic and sexually explicit scenes devoid of any thematic or societal relevance.

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Regulating OTT content need of the hour: Experts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Regulating OTT content need of the hour: Experts

Hindustan Times  

Regulating OTT platforms is need of the hour to check cultural degradation and propagation of vulgar content that have led to increasing incidents of rape in the country, said experts at the Vichar Mahakumbh Shri Ram Parishad organised by Shri Guru Vashisht Trust here on Sunday. Regulating OTT content need of the hour: Experts Expressing his views at the session …

I&B ministry issues advisory to OTT platforms over obscene content
1 month, 1 week ago

I&B ministry issues advisory to OTT platforms over obscene content

Live Mint  

The ministry of information and broadcasting has issued an advisory to publishers of online curated content and social media regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content after having received references from members of Parliament, representations from statutory organizations and public grievances. The advisory pointed to the Information Technology Rules, 2021, that provide for a Code of Ethics for …

Govt acts tough on OTT, social media platforms, asked to adhere to laws of the land
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt acts tough on OTT, social media platforms, asked to adhere to laws of the land

Live Mint  

New Delhi, February 20 : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised the OTT platforms to adhere to the laws of the land while publishing content on their platforms. The ministry advised that the OTT platforms adhere to the various provisions of applicable laws, and the Code of Ethics prescribed under Advisory on adherence of Indian Laws and the …

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here
3 months ago

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here

India TV News  

18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024: Full list here The government this year has taken strict action against obscene content by banning 18 OTT apps. The Indian government has been actively working towards regulating digital content this year by blocking 18 OTT apps that were involved in promoting pornographic and obscene content. 18 Obscene OTT apps BLOCKED in 2024 …

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content

Deccan Chronicle  

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a reply to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Live Mint  

The Indian government has banned 18 OTT services or platform this year, for publishing content that was obscene, vulgar and pornographic, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister L Murugan. Speaking during question hour in the Lak Sabha on December 18, Murugan told the House that the Information Technology Rules of 2021 “cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make …

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV
3 months, 1 week ago

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV

India TV News  

The Centre has blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha. In a response to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs

Deccan Chronicle  

The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings. In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the …

Need stricter laws to curb ‘vulgar content’ on OTT, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
4 months ago

Need stricter laws to curb ‘vulgar content’ on OTT, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Stronger laws are required to deal with obscenity in social media, Union minister of information and broadcasting and electronics and information technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, especially since they lack the editorial checks of traditional media. Vaishnaw was responding to first time BJP MP Arun Govil’s question on whether a mechanism existed to check “telecast …

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content
4 months ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content

Live Mint  

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that there is a need to strengthen existing regulations to curb vulgar content on social media and over-the-top platforms, and called for a consensus on the same. Acknowledging the distinct cultural differences between India and the geographies where these platforms originated, Vaishnaw pointed out that India's cultural sensitivities differ greatly from those of …

The Rise of Piracy: Why End Users Choose to Watch Pirated Content
5 months ago

The Rise of Piracy: Why End Users Choose to Watch Pirated Content

ABP News  

The article explores the rising problem of piracy in the Indian entertainment industry, with a focus on the significant contribution of film production costs. It highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including the high cost of film production and the increasing availability of pirated content due to factors such as low-cost distribution and limited access to legitimate content in …

'IC-814' row: A look at instances of government crackdown on OTT content
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'IC-814' row: A look at instances of government crackdown on OTT content

India Today  

Netflix India has found itself under the scanner of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting amid a controversy over the depiction of hijackers in the series 'IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack'. The government has been increasingly vigilant about the content being streamed on digital platforms since November 2020, when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting gained regulatory authority over them. The …

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings
1 year ago

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting on Thursday said that it has taken action to block 18 OTT platforms, websites, apps and social media accounts associated with them for publishing obscene, vulgar and, in some instances, pornographic content. The ministry said that 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media accounts associated with them have …

18 OTT platforms blocked by I&B ministry over vulgar content: Xtramood, Uncut Adda, Besharams…
1 year ago

18 OTT platforms blocked by I&B ministry over vulgar content: Xtramood, Uncut Adda, Besharams…

Hindustan Times  

OTT Platforms Ban: Union I&B minister Anurag Thakur said that eighteen OTT platforms have been blocked for obscene and vulgar content after multiple warnings. The ministry said that one of the OTT apps had more than 1 crore downloads, while two others had over 50 lakh downloads on Google Play Store. The I&B ministry said that one of the OTT …

I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms and associated social media accounts for publishing vulgar content
1 year ago

I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms and associated social media accounts for publishing vulgar content

The Hindu  

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has blocked 18 OTT platforms on the charge of publishing obscene and vulgar content. On March 12, 2024, Mr. Thakur announced that 18 OTT platforms publishing obscene and vulgar content have been taken down,” it said. Among the blocked OTT platforms are Dreams Films, Voovi, Yessma, Uncut Adda, Tri Flicks, X Prime, Neon X VIP, …

Government blocks 18 streaming platforms for obscene, pornographic content
1 year ago

Government blocks 18 streaming platforms for obscene, pornographic content

Hindustan Times  

As many as 18 streaming platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media accounts have been blocked by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for publishing “obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content”. Of the ten blocked apps, seven were on Google Play Store while three were on Apple’s App Store. The content included sexual innuendos and, in …

List of 18 OTT platforms banned by Centre for vulgar and obscene content
1 year ago

List of 18 OTT platforms banned by Centre for vulgar and obscene content

India TV News  

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday has taken action against 18 OTT platforms for publishing vulgar and obscene content. Not only OTT platforms, the ministry has also taken the strict action against 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles associated with these platforms. List of OTT platforms: Dream Films Voovi Yessma Uncut Adda Tri Flicks X Prime …

YouTube, X and Telegram receive notices on child sexual abuse material
1 year, 5 months ago

YouTube, X and Telegram receive notices on child sexual abuse material

The Hindu  

YouTube, Telegram and X have been told to proactively filter child sexual abuse material out “on the Indian Internet”, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Friday. In a statement, a YouTube spokesperson said: “We have a zero-tolerance policy on child sexual abuse material. The Stanford Internet Observatory said in a report in June that it ran PhotoDNA, …

Social media, OTT, online gaming usage rises: 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily | Data
1 year, 6 months ago

Social media, OTT, online gaming usage rises: 60% urban kids spend 3 hours daily | Data

The Hindu  

After the COVID-19 period, as children returned to school and face-to-face teaching recommenced, there was an upswing in the use of the Internet for leisure. The nationwide survey aimed to grasp the primary concerns parents had regarding their children’s prolonged usage of social media, OTT, and online gaming platforms. The survey asked about the daily Internet consumption of children aged …

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has reissued its warning to OTT streaming platforms against vulgarity and abusive language in their content. Speaking in the Parliament on Thursday, Union minister of information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur said the government would still prefer that services adopt and follow the policy of self-regulation. The government's stance was made clear to executives from major OTT …

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content
1 year, 11 months ago

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content

The Hindu  

OTT streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are facing pressure to comply with the Information Technology Rules, 2021, and exercise further restraint in streaming mature content. Sikri, chairperson of the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council ’s Grievance Redressal Board, said in an advisory to streaming platforms on April 10. ‘Respect Indian sensibilities’ I&B Minister Anurag Thakur recently warned …

Govind Namdev: OTT content cannot be watched with the family
2 years, 5 months ago

Govind Namdev: OTT content cannot be watched with the family

Hindustan Times  

Govind Namdev saw a lot of offers for the web space coming his way, but the actor turned them down because of the excessive nudity and gore shown on OTT platforms. Govind Namdev has played all kinds of roles in several Bollywood films “With OTT not having any censor board, the kind of content that is being produced is more …

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India
2 years, 7 months ago

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India

Live Law  

The Indian Entertainment Industry " The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing media industries in the world and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030." With theatres being shut due to Covid 19 led Lockdown, OTT platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar and many others saw a stark rise of 30% in the …

What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?
3 years, 1 month ago

What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?

Business Standard  

OTT or Over The Top Platforms are services that offer viewers access to movies, TV shows and other media directly through the Internet, bypassing cable or satellite systems. In India’s regulatory parlance, OTT platforms are called ‘publishers of online curated content’. Last year in February, the government had notified the Information Technology Rules 2021 to regulate OTT platforms. The rules …

India among top countries for viewership on OTT apps
3 years, 2 months ago

India among top countries for viewership on OTT apps

Deccan Chronicle  

Increased popularity of over-the-top entertainment is threatening the current dominance of conventional television in India, with the introduction and expanding popularity of many digital platforms providing freedom to the world's second-most populous country. ● With the introduction of low-cost high-speed internet from service providers such as Reliance Jio As cellphones made their way into more remote areas of the nation, …

'Bans me, bans me not': Pakistan bans TikTok for the fourth time for 'immoral' content
3 years, 8 months ago

'Bans me, bans me not': Pakistan bans TikTok for the fourth time for 'immoral' content

Op India  

After blocking access to the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok three times, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has once again issued a ban on the platform. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Wednesday released the order, “In light of relevant provisions of Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016, PTA has blocked access to TikTok app and website in the country.” The reason cited …

How India tightened the noose around OTT
4 years ago

How India tightened the noose around OTT

Live Mint  

In mid-January, a few days after the release of Amazon Prime original Tandav, a senior film studio executive—who had nothing to do with the by then-controversial web series—got wind of the changes that were about to sweep through the online streaming ecosystem. View Full Image Web streaming show ‘Tandav’ While over-the-top video streaming is often imagined to be the Wild …

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms
4 years ago

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms

The Hindu  

The government, on February 25, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The new rules were unveiled at a joint press conference by Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and …

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms
4 years ago

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday favoured the screening of programmes on over-the-top platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix while expressing concern over pornographic content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre told the court, “They are showing filthy things with abuses, too.” The top court’s observation came in the course of the hearing of a plea by …

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre
4 years ago

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to submit before it the regulations on Over The Top platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime while stressing that there should be some 'screening' of programs shown on such platforms. Hearing an appeal filed by Amazon's India head Aparna Purohit against the Allahabad High Court's order in the ongoing investigation against 'Tandav' …

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work
4 years, 1 month ago

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work

Firstpost  

It would be in the best interest of the OTT platforms and online news platforms and their users to have an updated and robust legal mechanism for the redressal of their grievances The government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, notified and published the Information Technology Rules, 2021 on Thursday. Publishers would also be required to implement access …

Your 6-Point Guide to New IT Rules as Govt Tightens grip on Social Media, OTT Content
4 years, 1 month ago

Your 6-Point Guide to New IT Rules as Govt Tightens grip on Social Media, OTT Content

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday released new guidelines for regulating social media and OTT streaming platforms to curb what it described as misuse of content, and make Big Tech firms like Facebook and Twitter more accountable to legal requests for swift removal of content. The new rules include mechanisms to make social media companies share details on the originators of messages. …

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights

News 18  

Alongside the new guidelines for OTT platforms over classification ratings and grievance redressals, the government of India has also launched new guidelines for social media platforms that include punishment for publishing offensive content, social media platforms having to publish a monthly compliance report, and the removal of offensive content within 24 hours, among other rules. The new set of guidelines …

Centre's regulations on social media evoke divergent views, Ekta Kapoor-Vikram Bhatt welcome OTT guidelines
4 years, 1 month ago

Centre's regulations on social media evoke divergent views, Ekta Kapoor-Vikram Bhatt welcome OTT guidelines

India TV News  

The government's new regulations for social media platforms and over-the-top players Thursday evoked divergent responses from experts with one section welcoming them, some saying they would be valid till they contain reasonable restrictions while few opposed on grounds of infringement of privacy and free speech under the Constitution. Sinha, however, added that the prima facie view is that these social …

Government to monitor OTT content
4 years, 1 month ago

Government to monitor OTT content

The Hindu  

For the first time, the government, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, has brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The rules say, “In case of any content where it is satisfied that there is a need for …

New IT Act guidelines remove the safety net for platforms like Twitter
4 years, 1 month ago

New IT Act guidelines remove the safety net for platforms like Twitter

Op India  

Government of India today released the guidelines for regulating social media and OTT platforms in the country. The guidelines spell various responsibilities for the social media platforms and OTT content hosts, with additional responsibilities for major social media sites. One of the most significant provision of these guidelines is that if the social media platforms don’t comply with the provisions …

Government announces new guidelines for OTT, social media platforms in India
4 years, 1 month ago

Government announces new guidelines for OTT, social media platforms in India

India TV News  

Government announces new guidelines for OTT, social media platforms in India In a press conference on Thursday, the Indian government issued new guidelines for social media platforms as well as OTT streaming platforms. In a press conference on Thursday, the Indian government issued new guidelines for social media platforms as well as OTT streaming platforms. "Social media platforms upon being …

Censoring of OTT content seems to be limited to curbing voices of dissent; nuanced regulation could be a way forward
4 years, 2 months ago

Censoring of OTT content seems to be limited to curbing voices of dissent; nuanced regulation could be a way forward

Firstpost  

Makers of Amazon Prime’s show Tandav have agreed to censor out scenes from the show that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. It’s been about four years since OTT players like Netflix, AP and Disney+ Hotstar started redefining how we consume content. This loosely translates to limited foul language, sex and violence, which, in turn, are the easiest crutches for those who …

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India
4 years, 2 months ago

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India

India TV News  

As calls for regulating content showed on the over-the-top platforms grow stronger and with the government also reportedly examining regulations in foreign countries, experts have cautioned that pros and cons of such measures need to be evaluated properly before taking a decision. "When the content is anyway accessible via the internet directly, it makes little sense to impose any kind …

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws
4 years, 4 months ago

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws

News 18  

In what can potentially be a decision with far reaching implications in future, the Union government issued a notification on Wednesday, November 11, bringing online streaming platforms and digital news services under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As Virag Gupta, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, explains, the real element that is highlighted thanks to this notification …

Concerned Over Obscenity and Fake News, Centre Brings Online Content Under I&B Ministry's Ambit
4 years, 4 months ago

Concerned Over Obscenity and Fake News, Centre Brings Online Content Under I&B Ministry's Ambit

News 18  

All online news portals and live streaming film apps and content will now come under the information and broadcasting ministry. There has also been growing concern over fake news and provocative writings and current events online portals. They fear that the online content being brought under the I&B ministry would mean censorship. The clampdown would be in and those who …

Pakistan lifts ban on TikTok after app vows to moderate content
4 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan lifts ban on TikTok after app vows to moderate content

Al Jazeera  

Regulatory body PTA says video-sharing app provided assurances it will block accounts spreading obscenity and immorality. Authorities in Pakistan have announced the lifting of a ban on TikTok, saying they received assurances from the video-sharing app that it would “moderate” content in accordance with local laws. “TikTok is being unlocked after assurance from management that they will block all accounts …

Self-Regulation Code For OTT Platforms, A Need Of The Hour
4 years, 6 months ago

Self-Regulation Code For OTT Platforms, A Need Of The Hour

Live Law  

An over the top platform is nothing but the streaming service directly offered to viewers through the medium of internet. Against this backdrop, OTT platforms have finally signed up to be a part of the 'Universal Self-Regulation Code for Online Curated Content Providers' released by the Internet and Mobile Association of India. However, the OTT platforms have always regulated their …

Pakistan bans dating apps for ‘immoral’ and ‘indecent’ content
4 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan bans dating apps for ‘immoral’ and ‘indecent’ content

Op India  

In a major decision, the Pakistan authorities on Tuesday blocked access to Tinder and several other dating apps in an effort to control “immoral” and “indecent” content. According to the reports, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said it has banned users from accessing Tinder, Grindr, SayHi, Tagged and Skout after the social networking apps after it failed to “moderate… content in …

India is blocking more apps in the wake of the TikTok ban
4 years, 8 months ago

India is blocking more apps in the wake of the TikTok ban

CNN  

Hong Kong/New Delhi CNN Business — India is banning dozens more apps and reportedly reviewing hundreds of others from well-known Chinese companies, as tensions between the world’s most populous countries continue to rise. The Indian government banned an additional 47 apps, all clones or variations of 59 other apps India blocked last month on national security grounds, an official at …

Indian telcos, internet providers asked by govt to 'immediately block' access to the 59 banned Chinese apps
4 years, 8 months ago

Indian telcos, internet providers asked by govt to 'immediately block' access to the 59 banned Chinese apps

Firstpost  

ByteDance will hold discussions with Indian officials this week and seek clarifications on the app ban. India has ordered telecom companies and other internet providers to stop access to 59 banned Chinese-origin apps, according to notices seen by Reuters, intensifying efforts to crack down on such businesses following a border clash between the nations. The department’s order came after India’s …

India bans TikTok and dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
4 years, 8 months ago

India bans TikTok and dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff

CBS News  

New Delhi — With India and China locked in a standoff over a long-disputed border in the Himalayas, New Delhi has banned 59 Chinese apps, including the hugely popular video sharing platform TikTok, citing privacy and national security concerns. Without naming China, India said the ban on the apps was a, "targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian …

TikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions
4 years, 8 months ago

TikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok has been banned in India, along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps, …

Government bans 59 apps including China-based TikTok, WeChat
4 years, 8 months ago

Government bans 59 apps including China-based TikTok, WeChat

The Hindu  

The Government of India on Monday banned 59 applications, most of them popular Chinese applications such as TikTok, Shareit, Mi Video Call, Club Factory and Cam Scanner, citing threat to national security and sovereignty. “The government just needs to send clear instructions to operators, Internet service providers and the application stores i.e Google’s Play store and Apple’s App Store,” he …

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