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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Govt orders OTT platforms to take down all Pakistan-origin content with immediate effect
NEW DELHI: The government has directed all OTT platforms , media streaming services , and digital intermediaries to immediately stop hosting or streaming any content that originates from Pakistan, citing threats to national security and public order. The ministry of information and broadcasting, in an advisory issued on Thursday, invoked provisions under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code ) Rules, 2021, to justify the move. Operation Sindoor 'Op Sindoor's precision & execution was unimaginable': Rajnath Singh Operation Sindoor: India repels drone, missile attack across LoC Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list The directive covers all forms of media, including web series, films, songs, podcasts, and other digital content, whether provided for free or through a subscription model. "In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content... having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect," the advisory said. The government said that the move follows recent terrorist attacks, including the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of several citizens and one Nepali national. The attack was linked to Pakistan-based terror groups, according to the ministry. The advisory underscored that publishers must avoid content that "affects the sovereignty and integrity of India" or is "detrimental to India's friendly relations with foreign countries." This unprecedented action could impact content libraries of major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and others, which have previously hosted Pakistani-origin films and dramas. The directive, signed by deputy director Kshitij Aggarwal, was issued with the approval of the competent authority and comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following cross-border terror attacks and the recent Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
United News of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Govt issues advisory refraining media channels from showing live coverage of defence ops
New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI) The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Saturday issued advisory to all media channels to refrain from showing live coverage of defence operations and movement of security forces in the interest of national security. The advisory issued by the I&B Ministry has asked all media platforms, news agencies and social media users to exercise utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters concerning defence and other security related operations. The government, while urging media channels to exercise vigilance and responsibility, said that telecasting such content violates Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and would be liable for action. "No real-time coverage, dissemination of visuals, or reporting based on "sources-based" information related to defence operations or movement should be undertaken. Premature disclosure of sensitive information may inadvertantly assist hostile elements and endanger operational effectiveness and the safety of personnel," the advisory signed by Kshitij Aggarwal, Deputy Director, I&B Ministry said. It said that past incidents have underscored the importance of responsible reporting. "During events such as the Kargil war, the Mumbai terror attacks (26/11), and the Kandahar hijacking, unrestricted coverage had unintended adverse consequences on national interests", the advisory said. The advisory said, "Media, digital platforms and individuals play a vital role in safeguarding national security. Apart from the legal obligations, it is a shared moral responsibility to ensure that our collective actions do not compromise ongoing operations or the security of our forces". The advisory said that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has earlier already issued advisories to all TV channels to adhere to Rule 6(1)(p) of Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021). "Such telecast is a violation of Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and is liable for action thereunder. Therefore all TV channels are advised not to telecast live coverage of anti-terrorist operations and movement by the security forces in interest of national security. Media coverage may be restricted to periodic briefing by an officer designated by the appropriate government till such operation concludes," it said. It requested all "stakeholders to continue to exercising vigilance, sensitivity, and responsibility in coverage, upholding the highest standards in the service of the nation". UNI RBE CS
