Cable TV operators win interim relief as Kerala HC pauses TRP overhaul ruleThe Kerala High Court has put a hold on a new government rule. This rule excluded viewership from default channels, known as landing pages,...
24 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
14 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
IBDF joins legal battle over streaming of TV channels on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platformThe Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has joined a legal battle concerning Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The dispute centers on...
12 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
TV news TRP pause accepted by stakeholders, no objections so far: L MuruganIn an order dated March 6, it noted that amid the Israel-Iran conflict, certain news channels were displaying “unwarranted sensationalism a...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
MIB revamps decade-old TV ratings system, expands scope, tightens normsIndia's TV audience measurement system is set for a major overhaul. New rules mandate tracking viewership across all screens, including OTT...
28 Mar, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Govt's final accessibility guidelines relax OTT compliance burden, tighten enforcementIndia's final OTT accessibility guidelines offer streaming services a longer transition period, easing earlier strict obligations. Platform...
09 Feb, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
OTT players seek recast of broadcast ministry’s accessibility norms, call timelines unworkableOTT platforms are raising concerns about new government accessibility guidelines for streaming. They find the rules impractical and costly....
21 Nov, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
OTT platforms come under scrutiny as dark patterns erode consumer trustIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about deceptive design practices, or dark patterns, on OTT platforms, leading to unexpected cha...
14 Jul, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Govt pulls up OTT platforms for clearer classification of content amid 'India’s Got Latent' rowThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has advised OTT platforms to strictly follow the IT Rules 2021, emphasizing self-regulat...
20 Feb, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
AIDCF urges MIB to prevent Prasar Bharati from onboarding linear TV channels for its OTT platformThe All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) has urged the information and broadcasting ministry to withdraw Prasar Bharati's notice invi...
05 Sep, 2024, 07.23 AM IST
OTT guidelines | Streaming apps weigh IAMAI as self-regulatory bodyIndia's OTT platforms, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and ZEE5 are still trying to wrap their heads around India's ne...
02 Mar, 2021, 03.33 AM IST
'OTT norms will lead to a rise in litigation'“Most of the OTT (over-the-top) services should not have any problems with self-classification or putting systems in place,” said a senior ...
27 Feb, 2021, 06.58 AM IST
Telcos to also come under regulatory scrutiny of revised intermediary rules"We are studying the regulations…the telcos with value added services will come under the OTT regulations," said a senior executive in one ...
26 Feb, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
Govt tightens grip over OTT content, allows self-regulation but under MIB oversightUnder the new structure, the second level will be a self-regulatory body, headed by a retired judge of a high court or Supreme Court. The j...
26 Feb, 2021, 12.49 AM IST
IAMAI wants a say in framing of OTT streaming guidelines in IndiaInternet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has expressed disappointment over the government’s approach towards framing content guidel...
25 Feb, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
Advertising industry regulator ASCI to set up task force for monitoring OTT ads“Advertising on OTT was not part of ASCI guidelines earlier; we are now working with the ministry of information & broadcasting to form gui...
28 Jan, 2021, 11.53 PM IST