Indian OTT platforms are now subject to government regulation; they will be regulated by India's I&B or Information and Broadcasting ministry. These regulations do not apply only to the OTT platforms but also apply to online news platforms, social media platforms, and other content on online pl...
The Indian government is looking into theissue of ‘objectionable’ contenton over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, said Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on October 13, 2024, reported the Hindustan Times. His comment was in response to a speech by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh...
Airtel mentions that OTT platforms have experienced exponential growth in the past decade both at national and international levels. These services have multiplied as a result of the absence of any regulatory barriers and instant access to global audiences through broadband connectivity. This has m...
Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda. and directed by Zoya Akhtar. Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park. The film is an adaptation of the Archies comcs. The music of the film is composed by...
India government has brought OTT streaming platforms along with online news and current affairs platforms under the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The Telecom Act 2023 leaves room for OTT services to be regulated, but officials are sending conflicting signals as the debate around whether platforms like WhatsApp will fall under the Act’s scope remains ongoing. Kamya PandeyMay 18, 2024 One part of Telecom Act, 2023 covers Broadcasting: ...
Recently, telcos Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, as well as Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) sent in counter comments to TRAI’s consultation on OTT communication platforms. The following are Medianama’s responses to the key counter-comments. ...
Platforms and their payment service provider banks have to acknowledge the alert. If a platform’s transaction volume is between 27.1-30%, NPCI will send it another alert. The platform will have to respond to this alert by providing evidence of actions it is taking to comply with the volume...
YouTube has announced that it will be offering several over-the-top (OTT) services on its platform dubbed as “Primetime Channels”, according to ablog postby the company. It added that the feature will allow users to watch TV shows and movies from over 30 platforms like Paramount and AMC...