I&B ministry advises ZEE5 not to release 'Lawrence of Punjab'The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised ZEE5 against releasing the docu-series 'Lawrence of Punjab' due to concerns raised...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Micro dramas fastest-growing video segment, to hit $4.5 billion by 2030: LumikaiMicro dramas are poised for significant growth, projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2030 with 31% annualised growth. This mobile-first conte...
24 Mar, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
‘Sarke Chunar’ song banned: Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms action after SP MP raises ‘KD The Devil’ track row in Lok SabhaA Samajwadi Party MP raised concerns about the controversial song "Sarke Chunar" from Sanjay Dutt's "KD The Devil" in Lok Sabha. Union Mini...
19 Mar, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
MoodX VIP, Koyal Playpro, Jugnu and more: More OTT platforms banned by Government for streaming obscene content. Here's the complete listMoodX VIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu have been banned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for streami...
25 Feb, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Government blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene contentNew Delhi authorities have taken decisive action against five OTT platforms. MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu have ...
24 Feb, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Concern over misuse extent even as WhatsApp bans 1 cr numbers a monthThe Indian government is concerned about the widespread misuse of Indian mobile numbers on platforms like WhatsApp, with millions of accoun...
23 Dec, 2025, 06.24 AM IST
OTT crackdown: Govt bans Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix, Mojflix & 20+ platforms over vulgar contentThe Indian government has banned several OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for displaying obscene and vulgar content violating the In...
26 Jul, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
ALTT, ULLU, MoodX, Desiflix among 25 OTT apps banned for obscene, vulgar contentThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked 25 OTT platforms for allegedly disseminating obscene, vulgar, and pornographic con...
25 Jul, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
25 OTT platforms banned in India: Ullu, ALT Balaji, Desiflix among major names blockedThe Indian government has blocked access to 25 OTT platforms. These platforms allegedly hosted unlawful and obscene content. The Ministry o...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Power & authority come in way of checking spam on OTT platformsDoT and Trai are struggling to curb spam and scams on OTT platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. While WhatsApp is cooperating to s...
27 Sep, 2024, 12.14 AM IST
Trai pushes MeitY to act strongly to curb spam, phishing on OTT appsThe telecom regulator is urging the Ministry of Electronics and IT to address the rise in spam and phishing on OTT apps like WhatsApp and T...
06 Sep, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: The govt’s ban on OTT platformsThe government banned 18 over-the-top apps for housing obscene, vulgar and, in some cases, pornographic content. The move comes after risin...
15 Mar, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
OTT apps ban: I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing vulgar contentOTT apps ban: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action against 18 OTT platforms for publishing inappropriate and e...
14 Mar, 2024, 03.02 PM IST
18 OTT apps blocked for vulgar content: Here is the complete list of apps and websites blocked todayThe Union government banned 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps (7 on Google Play Store, 3 on Apple App Store), and 57 associated social...
14 Mar, 2024, 12.32 PM IST
Trai paper: Telcos and OTT players at loggerheads again on regulationTech companies, though, have rejected telcos’ claims of OTT players free riding over telecoms network infrastructure, saying OTT service pr...
04 Sep, 2023, 08.44 PM IST
Trai supports selective WhatsApp, Telegram ban to end internet blackoutsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) may consider selectively banning popular OTT platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegr...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.37 PM IST
India bans Pakistan-based OTT platform Vidly TVGovernment's action against Pakistan-based Vidly TV follows the web series "Sevak: The Confessions" which was "determined to be detrimental...
12 Dec, 2022, 08.03 PM IST