Amid criticism, Centre to prepare fresh draft of Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Monday said it will hold further consultations and release a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill after certain provisions of the previous one raised concerns among online content creators.

Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms for obscene content

New Delhi: The Central Government said on Thursday that it has blocked 18 OTT (over-the-top) platforms for obscene and vulgar content after multiple warnings.

Indian govt asks OTT platforms to scrutinise content for obscenity, violence: report

New Delhi: The Indian government has communicated to streaming services such as Netflix, Disney, and others that their content should undergo independent scrutiny for obscenity and violence before being made available online, Reuters reported.

Guidelines for regulation of OTT platforms to be implemented soon: Centre

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday informed that rules and guidelines related to the regulation of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms are almost ready and will be implemented soon.

Amid Covid-19 OTT platforms gain from adult content :Report

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the Covid-19 lockdown, the video streaming platforms in India have ramped up massive viewership taking advantage of the absence of a regulatory mechanism to filter explicit and adult content as those devised to regulate film and television.