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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
- Friday July 25, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Government has issued a crackdown against 25 apps and websites which published obscene content, according to a report. Action has been taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, against apps and video streaming platforms such as AltBalaji, Big Shots, and Ullu for allegedly displaying "indecent" representation of women.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Man Arrested For Uploading Obscene Videos Of Women On Instagram
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru Police on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of uploading obscene videos of women on the social media platform Instagram.
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Instagram Influencers Arrested For Abusive, Obscene Content In UP
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Two Instagram influencers from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal have been arrested for creating and circulating obscene and abusive content on social media. The duo, Mehak and Pari, have a significant following online.
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www.ndtv.com
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All Pornography Websites In The US Could Soon Face A Ban Due To This Bill
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Lee, along with Illinois Representative Mary Miller, unveiled the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), which seeks to redefine "obscenity" for the internet era.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Same As Sharing": Court Drops Case Against Man Over Social Media Like
- Monday April 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Allahabad High Court has observed that liking a social media post does not amount to transmitting or publishing it, and will not attract Section 67 of the Information Technology Act which deals with obscene and objectionable material.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Won't Leave Vacuum": Top Court Indicates It May Act Against Obscene Content
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Nupur Dogra, Edited by Rohit Paul
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over pornographic content on YouTube, social media amid Ranveer Allahbadia row
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Schoolgirls Jump Off Moving Bus Over Obscene Comments By Driver-Conductor In Madhya Pradesh
- Monday February 10, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two Class IX girls jumped out of a running bus in Damoh in Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning after four persons, including the vehicle's driver and conductor, allegedly made obscene comments and acted suspiciously, a police official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Involved...": Ekta Kapoor Offers Clarification On Child Abuse Case
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
After a case was booked against Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor under POCSO Act for showing obscene scenes of juvenile girls in an episode series 'Gandi Baat', TV czarina's Alt Balaji Telefilm Limited has now come out with a clarification.
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www.ndtv.com
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Prajwal Revanna Returns From Germany, Arrested In Sex Crimes Case
- Friday May 31, 2024
- India News | Reported by Pratiba Raman, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Karnataka lawmaker Prajwal Revanna - who went to Germany last month, shortly after sex crimes allegations by women, who said he forced them into sexual acts that were then filmed - was arrested just after midnight as he arrived at Bengaluru airport
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www.ndtv.com
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Prajwal Revanna Apologises To Parents, Says Will Appear Before Probe Team
- Monday May 27, 2024
- India News | Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Karnataka sex crimes case: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna - who fled to Germany last month, shortly after horrific sex crimes allegations by women who said he forced them into sexual acts - released a video statement Monday, claiming he has been "depressed".
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
- Thursday March 14, 2024
- ANI
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media accounts associated with these p...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Video: Couple's Bizarre Act On A Two-Wheeler In Mumbai Prompts Police Action
- Monday January 15, 2024
- India News | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
The clip went viral on social media, with many criticising the duo for their irresponsible and obscene conduct.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Sir Used To...": Uttarakhand Students Accuse Headmaster Of Sex Assault
- Sunday December 17, 2023
- India News | Reported by Kishor Rawat, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
The headmaster of a school in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has been suspended for indulging in obscene acts with his minor students while the district administration has ordered a probe into the charges.
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
- Friday July 25, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Government has issued a crackdown against 25 apps and websites which published obscene content, according to a report. Action has been taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, against apps and video streaming platforms such as AltBalaji, Big Shots, and Ullu for allegedly displaying "indecent" representation of women.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Man Arrested For Uploading Obscene Videos Of Women On Instagram
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service
Bengaluru Police on Thursday arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of uploading obscene videos of women on the social media platform Instagram.
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Instagram Influencers Arrested For Abusive, Obscene Content In UP
- Wednesday July 16, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Two Instagram influencers from Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal have been arrested for creating and circulating obscene and abusive content on social media. The duo, Mehak and Pari, have a significant following online.
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www.ndtv.com
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All Pornography Websites In The US Could Soon Face A Ban Due To This Bill
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
Lee, along with Illinois Representative Mary Miller, unveiled the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), which seeks to redefine "obscenity" for the internet era.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Same As Sharing": Court Drops Case Against Man Over Social Media Like
- Monday April 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Allahabad High Court has observed that liking a social media post does not amount to transmitting or publishing it, and will not attract Section 67 of the Information Technology Act which deals with obscene and objectionable material.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Won't Leave Vacuum": Top Court Indicates It May Act Against Obscene Content
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- India News | Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Nupur Dogra, Edited by Rohit Paul
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over pornographic content on YouTube, social media amid Ranveer Allahbadia row
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www.ndtv.com
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2 Schoolgirls Jump Off Moving Bus Over Obscene Comments By Driver-Conductor In Madhya Pradesh
- Monday February 10, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Two Class IX girls jumped out of a running bus in Damoh in Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning after four persons, including the vehicle's driver and conductor, allegedly made obscene comments and acted suspiciously, a police official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Involved...": Ekta Kapoor Offers Clarification On Child Abuse Case
- Wednesday October 23, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
After a case was booked against Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor under POCSO Act for showing obscene scenes of juvenile girls in an episode series 'Gandi Baat', TV czarina's Alt Balaji Telefilm Limited has now come out with a clarification.
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www.ndtv.com
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Prajwal Revanna Returns From Germany, Arrested In Sex Crimes Case
- Friday May 31, 2024
- India News | Reported by Pratiba Raman, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Karnataka lawmaker Prajwal Revanna - who went to Germany last month, shortly after sex crimes allegations by women, who said he forced them into sexual acts that were then filmed - was arrested just after midnight as he arrived at Bengaluru airport
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www.ndtv.com
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Prajwal Revanna Apologises To Parents, Says Will Appear Before Probe Team
- Monday May 27, 2024
- India News | Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Karnataka sex crimes case: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna - who fled to Germany last month, shortly after horrific sex crimes allegations by women who said he forced them into sexual acts - released a video statement Monday, claiming he has been "depressed".
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
- Thursday March 14, 2024
- ANI
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action, in coordination with various intermediaries, to block 18 OTT platforms publishing "obscene," "vulgar," and, in some instances, "pornographic content". 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on the Google Play Store and 3 on the Apple App Store), and 57 social media accounts associated with these p...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Video: Couple's Bizarre Act On A Two-Wheeler In Mumbai Prompts Police Action
- Monday January 15, 2024
- India News | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
The clip went viral on social media, with many criticising the duo for their irresponsible and obscene conduct.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Sir Used To...": Uttarakhand Students Accuse Headmaster Of Sex Assault
- Sunday December 17, 2023
- India News | Reported by Kishor Rawat, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
The headmaster of a school in Uttarakhand's Chamoli has been suspended for indulging in obscene acts with his minor students while the district administration has ordered a probe into the charges.
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www.ndtv.com