Ott Platforms

Government blocks 5 OTT platforms over alleged obscene content, action taken under IT Rules 2021

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms for allegedly streaming obscene content. The action follows multiple complaints about explicit material being circulated online without adequate safeguards.

Govt formulating new Broadcast policy to regulate OTT platforms: Minister

After receiving the suggestions, inputs from the industry and public, the government will introduce it in the Parliament, said Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan

Fresh guidelines on cards to check obscenity and profanity in OTT content: Report

In March of this year, the I&B ministry took action against 18 OTT platforms by blocking access to their websites, apps, and social media accounts due to the streaming of vulgar content.

I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms: No obscene content on OTT

As part of this crackdown, 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on Google Play Store, 3 on Apple App Store), and 57 associated social media accounts have been blocked for public access in India.

I&B Ministry takes down 18 OTT platforms publishing vulgar content

19 websites, 10 apps, 57 social media handles of the OTT platforms have been blocked nationwide

What to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Zee5 & other OTT platforms in February

Along with an extra day (leap year), this February, on the OTTs, has SRK and women-driven shows, from Sushmita Sen to Bhumi Pednekar, Adah Sharma to Indrani Mukerjea; Karan Johar-backed stories of love; and stories of hate and revenge.