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43 OTT Platforms Blocked Over Obscene, Sensitive Content: Minister
The government has so far blocked 43 OTT platforms in order to curb the spread of explicit, adult, violent or culturally insensitive content and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday
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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
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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Centre Bans OTT Platforms Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix For Obscene Content
In a bid to crack down on unlawful and obscene content, the government has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms, including big and popular names like Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix.
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2 Instagram Influencers Arrested For Abusive, Obscene Content In UP
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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"What If Such Content Reaches Your Own Children?" Women's Panel To ULLU App
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has pulled up the management of OTT platform ULLU App over the allegedly obscene and degrading portrayal of women in its program House Arrest and warned of possible regulatory action, including a complete ban.
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Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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Follow Code Of Ethics: Centre To OTT Platforms Amid 'India's Got Latent' Row
Social media channels and OTT sites were warned to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical self-regulation, as well as implement "access control for 'A' rated content" to avoid children consuming such content.
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108 Lawyers Want Ekta Kapoor's Padma Shri Revoked Over "Obscene" Content
Over a hundred lawyers on Tuesday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking revocation of Padma Shri conferred on film and TV producer Ekta Kapoor for making "unlawful" and "horrendous pornographic content".
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"Won't Leave Vacuum": Top Court Indicates It May Act Against Obscene Content
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over pornographic content on YouTube, social media amid Ranveer Allahbadia row
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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
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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Government Blocks 18 Streaming Platforms In India Over 'Obscene' Content
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".
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Facebook, YouTube Said to Be Warned Against Misuse of Deepfakes by Indian Government
India's government on Friday warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he sa...
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Liking Obscene Post On Social Media No Crime, Sharing Is: Allahabad Court
The Allahabad High Court recently held that liking an "obscene" post on social media does not constitute an offence, however, sharing or reposting such content will attract penal consequences.
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BJP's Kirit Somaiya Files 3 Defamation Suits Over Alleged Explicit Video
BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has filed three defamation suits in the Bombay High Court over content pertaining to an alleged obscene video.
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Worried About Obscenity, Centre Asks Streamers For Content Checks: Report
The streaming companies objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended.
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43 OTT Platforms Blocked Over Obscene, Sensitive Content: Minister
The government has so far blocked 43 OTT platforms in order to curb the spread of explicit, adult, violent or culturally insensitive content and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday
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Government Bans AltBalaji, Ullu and Other Apps and Websites for Showing Obscene Content
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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Centre Bans OTT Platforms Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix For Obscene Content
In a bid to crack down on unlawful and obscene content, the government has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms, including big and popular names like Ullu, ALTT, and Desiflix.
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2 Instagram Influencers Arrested For Abusive, Obscene Content In UP
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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"What If Such Content Reaches Your Own Children?" Women's Panel To ULLU App
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has pulled up the management of OTT platform ULLU App over the allegedly obscene and degrading portrayal of women in its program House Arrest and warned of possible regulatory action, including a complete ban.
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Growing Demand For Stricter Online Content Rules: Broadcast Ministry To House Panel
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms.
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Follow Code Of Ethics: Centre To OTT Platforms Amid 'India's Got Latent' Row
Social media channels and OTT sites were warned to follow the Code of Ethics prescribed in the IT Rules (2021) and ensure critical self-regulation, as well as implement "access control for 'A' rated content" to avoid children consuming such content.
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108 Lawyers Want Ekta Kapoor's Padma Shri Revoked Over "Obscene" Content
Over a hundred lawyers on Tuesday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking revocation of Padma Shri conferred on film and TV producer Ekta Kapoor for making "unlawful" and "horrendous pornographic content".
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"Won't Leave Vacuum": Top Court Indicates It May Act Against Obscene Content
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over pornographic content on YouTube, social media amid Ranveer Allahbadia row
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Government Takes Action Against 'Obscene' Content on 18 OTT Platforms
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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Government Blocks 18 Streaming Platforms In India Over 'Obscene' Content
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".
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Facebook, YouTube Said to Be Warned Against Misuse of Deepfakes by Indian Government
India's government on Friday warned social media firms including Facebook and YouTube to repeatedly remind users that local laws prohibit them from posting deepfakes and content that spreads obscenity or misinformation, two sources told Reuters. The warning was conveyed by deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a closed-door meeting where he sa...
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Liking Obscene Post On Social Media No Crime, Sharing Is: Allahabad Court
The Allahabad High Court recently held that liking an "obscene" post on social media does not constitute an offence, however, sharing or reposting such content will attract penal consequences.
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BJP's Kirit Somaiya Files 3 Defamation Suits Over Alleged Explicit Video
BJP leader and former MP Kirit Somaiya has filed three defamation suits in the Bombay High Court over content pertaining to an alleged obscene video.
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Worried About Obscenity, Centre Asks Streamers For Content Checks: Report
The streaming companies objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended.
