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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Breaking: Get Free Copyright-Cleared News Clips from Prasar Bharati & Others
After some issues over video rights between news group ANI and YouTubers, India's public media groups are now supporting creators. Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan, All India Radio, and PIB have made their news videos, sounds, and stories available for free or low cost. This content includes old clips, news reports, and short videos in over 15 Indian languages and 50 topics. Creators can use this material on YouTube, podcasts, and other platforms without worrying about copyright problems. Prasar Bharati's website, PBShabd, offers 24/7 free access to safe and authentic content. This helps creators make videos using true information, without paying fees or risking copyright strikes. This move comes after some creators, like Mohak Mangal, raised concerns about copyright strikes from ANI. Now, the government wants to help creators by providing free and reliable content they can trust.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Public Broadcasters Doordarshan, Akashvani Offer Free Content Access Amid ANI Vs YouTubers
Last Updated: Following the ANI copyright controversy, government-run agencies like Prasar Bharati, Akashvani, Doordarshan, and PIB have opened up their content archives to creators. Amid the Asian News International (ANI) vs YouTubers controversy, multiple government-run agencies have come forward, providing content creators free or affordable content access to their platforms. Earlier, the Press Trust of India (PTI) had announced an 'affordable access to PTI videos for YouTube content and for use in other social media platforms". In line with the same, other government-run agencies, including the Prasar Bharti, Akashvani, Doordarshan National, and even the Press Information Bureau (PIB) have announced accessible content for content creators and its use on all social media platforms, including YouTube. In an X post, Akashvani mentioned that content creators can get access to shorts, explainers, and documentaries in their language in 50 categories and 15 languages, all for free. चाहे हो एक्सप्लेनर, शॉर्ट्स या डॉक्यूमेंट्री- अपनी भाषा में पाएं सब कुछ।50 श्रेणियां, 15 भाषाएं- सब कुछ मुफ्त @PBSHABD पर। #CreatorsWithShabd — Akashvani आकाशवाणी (@AkashvaniAIR) May 29, 2025 In a similar post, Prasar Bharati mentioned it was offering 'Rare visuals, historic clips, and reliable data- all free for creators". The same was reposted by the PIB. The Doordarshan National quoted a post by Prasar Bharati and wrote, 'Creators can now set aside copyright concerns and access". It also mentioned that Prasar Bharati is a 'platform for free 24/7 easily accessible news clips, audio materials, written stories and visuals" and that it is 'fully copyright-free and authorised for use". The X post also mentioned that Prasar Bharati's content is from 'verified resources for media organisations and creators for every event across India". 'PBShabd offers a dependable, always-available source of clear, accessible content allowing creators and media organisations to easily share, create and develop content without restrictions or additional costs," it added. THE CONTROVERSY AROUND ANI COPYRIGHT VIDEOS A controversy against ANI flared up after prominent YouTubers, including Mohak Mangal, accused the platform of misusing YouTube's copyright strike system. They also alleged ANI was using the same to target independent creators and then allegedly demanding hefty sums in exchange for withdrawing those strikes. Later, Mangal, on his YouTube channel, uploaded a short video, accusing ANI of exploiting YouTube's copyright enforcement mechanism for issuing takedown notices against creators. In his video, he specifically alleged that ANI had issued two copyright strikes against his channel for using video clips lasting just 9 and 11 seconds, drawn from ANI footage related to the Kolkata rape case and 'Operation Sindoor'. Mangal's video quickly gained traction, prompting other creators to speak out. YouTuber Rajat Pawar alleged he had faced a similar situation and that ANI had issued two strikes on his videos and then offered to remove them if he either paid a penalty or signed up for an annual licensing package worth Rs 18 lakh. Pawar claimed he was warned that failure to cooperate could also result in his channel being taken down. As the matter reached the Delhi High Court, it on Thursday directed Mangal to remove objectionable portions from his video. In its defamation suit filed before the Delhi High Court, the wire agency stated that the video deliberately spread falsehoods with the intent to target and malign its public image. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Doordarshan prasar bharati press information bureau Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 30, 2025, 10:55 IST News india Public Broadcasters Doordarshan, Akashvani Offer Free Content Access Amid ANI Vs YouTubers
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Delhi HC Orders YouTuber Mohak Mangal To Take Down Defamatory Content Against ANI
Last Updated: Mangal, uploaded a video titled 'Dear ANI' suggesting that ANI's copyright enforcement and licensing fee requirements on YouTube were akin to extortion. The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered YouTuber Mohak Mangal to remove objectionable content from his video accusing the news agency Asian News International (ANI) of extortion and blackmail. The court's decision was in response to ANI's defamation suit, which alleged the video spread falsehoods, damaging its reputation. Mangal, who has around 4.21 million subscribers, uploaded a video titled 'Dear ANI', suggesting that ANI's copyright enforcement and licensing fee requirements on YouTube amounted to extortion. Justice Amit Bansal stated that Mangal should have expressed his opinion more civilly. ''Hafta wasooli', 'gunda raaj'… You will take this down… Do it today. Whoever is using this kind of language, please follow instructions." Senior advocate Amit Sibal and advocate Sidhant Kumar, representing ANI, argued before the court that the content was both defamatory and inflammatory. 'He started a media campaign against me (ANI) that spiralled into a concerted campaign which is nothing short of vilifying and, per se, defamatory. They are calling me a thug, extortionist, gunda," Sibal said. 'If they have a grievance against me, they can't call me and extort money… that I will block your channel if you don't pay," Lall said. First Published: May 30, 2025, 08:07 IST
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Primer: YouTubers vs ANI: Fair-use in the spotlight
Prominent content creators have accused the news agency ANI of using YouTube's three-copyright strikes policy to force them into buying subscriptions to their video services. What is the problem exactly, and what are the two sides saying? Mint explains. What is the allegation against ANI? Creators such as Mohak Mangal, who make long videos explaining news and current affairs, often use short clips from news providers such as ANI in their content. They now say ANI has been reporting such videos for copyright violations. As per YouTube's policy, any channel that receives three copyright strikes is at risk of being deleted from the platform. Mangal alleged that representatives of ANI were using the threat of copyright strikes against his channel to force him to buy an ANI subscription—worth ₹10-40 lakh per year. He had used a nine-second clip from ANI footage for a video on Operation Sindoor. What exactly is the problem here? ANI says it is merely enforcing its copyright and protecting its intellectual property. But Mangal and other creators allege that this tactic–threatening their channels with copyright strikes and then offering annual subscriptions worth tens of lakhs of rupees—is practically 'extortion". They argue that using a few seconds of a clip, even if copyrighted, is legal under fair use exceptions to India's copyright laws. This is because, they say, their YouTube videos are meant to provide reporting, general knowledge and critique to the public, all purportedly part of fair dealings in matters of intellectual property rights. At which stage is the legal battle? No creator has moved a court of law against ANI and its alleged extortion. In his video on the issue, Mohak Mangal said he wrote an appeal to Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister of information and broadcasting. He also urged other creators facing ANI's copyright strikes to reach out to the minister with details of ANI's actions. The video has nearly 6 million views. So does ANI have a case? They might. But, earlier this month, in response to a report by The Reporters' Collective, the news agency said it 'invests heavily in original news gathering" and had the right to defend itself from copyright theft. The news organization also said that enforcing claims via YouTube's copyright strike policy was not extortion. ANI has sued Mangal for defamation in the Delhi High Court, along with creator Kunal Kamra and fact-checker Mohammed Zubair for sharing his video on ANI. What does Indian law say about this? The definition of fair use in India is rather narrow and does not completely capture the nuances of online content creation. Fair use clauses cover research and criticism but may not protect slick YouTube videos backed by ads and brand integration. Creators argue that using an 8-10 second clip is protected under fair use, but legal experts say copyright violation depends not just on quantitative use (the length of a clip) but also qualitative use—for example, if the clip is crucial to the content, like the hook line of a song.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC directs YouTuber to take down defamatory content on news agency
HC directs YouTuber to take down defamatory content on news agency NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Thursday instructed YouTuber Mohak Mangal to remove segments of a video he had uploaded, contending that its contents related to ANI were harmful to the news agency. The court passed the order while hearing the news agency's defamation case. Justice Amit Bansal said Mohak should have expressed his opinion in a civilised manner. "'Hafta wasooli', 'gunda raaj', You will take this down... Do it today. Whoever is using this kind of language, please take instructions." The video titled 'Dear ANI' suggests that ANI's copyright enforcement and licensing fee requirements on YouTube were akin to extortion. Senior advocate Amit Sibal and advocate Sidhant Kumar, appearing for ANI, submitted before the court that the content was both defamatory and inflammatory. "He starts a media campaign against me (ANI) that spiralled into a concerted campaign which is nothing short of vilifying and per se defamatory. They are calling me a thug, extortionist, gunda," Sibal said. He referred to social media statements by Kunal Kamra and Mohammed Zubair, who supported Mohak's position on ANI's alleged practices. Senior advocate Chander Lall and advocate Nakul Gandhi, Mohak's counsels, argued ANI bypassed proper legal channels and was employing threats. "If they have a grievance against me, they can't call me and extort money... that I will block your channel if you don't pay," Lall said.
