Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Digital news publishers seek govt. consultations on new norms

Some contrary views are being expressed on the new norms announced by the Indian government for social media and OTT platforms, and publishers of digital news.

Economic Times newspaper, part of Times of India group’s  media assets that include radio, newspapers, magazines, T...


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What is OTT and how does it work?

Cable Operators, without even understanding what is OTT and how does it work? were very concerned that it is un-regulated. They were voicing requirement for creation of Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India without legislation of Broadcasting Bill. They considered ...


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Govt announcement on OTT

“As far as Governance or any form of control is concerned, there needs to be homogeneity across mediums & platforms... Across movies with CBFC, Television & Radio with IBF...  OTT – if it too comes under a scanner, in an ideal case there...


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Allahabad HC rejects bail plea of Prime Video’s Purohit

On a day the Indian government came out with a set of guidelines, including those for content, for social media and OTT platforms, the Allahabad High Court yesterday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Amazon Prime Video head for India Originals, Aparna Purohit, on the ground that usage of name `Tandav’ for webs s...


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SM, OTT companies shy away from commenting on new norms

Most of the entertainment and social media companies have shied away from taking an official stand on the new norms announced yesterday by the Indian government for OTT and SM platforms.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), which had appealed to the government to hol...