OTT Platforms Archives

December 17, 2025 4:36 PM

WAVES OTT records 80 lakh downloads, expands India’s digital cultural footprint

India’s Over-the-Top (OTT) sector has emerged as a major driver of the country’s soft power by enabling global access to Indian stories, creative talent, cultural heritage and independent filmmaking, the government informed Parliament on Wednesda...

December 12, 2025 5:42 PM

Government tightens safeguards on OTT platforms to shield children from harmful content

The Centre has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer digital spaces for children by mandating stronger safeguards on OTT platforms to prevent exposure to age-inappropriate content. The measures were detailed in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of St...

March 14, 2024 1:43 PM

I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms for Obscene Content

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action in coordination with various intermediaries, on Tuesday to block 18 OTT platforms publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content. 19 websites, 10 apps...

November 26, 2023 1:41 PM

New Draft of Broadcasting Bill includes censorship for OTT films and series

OTT platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Disney Hotstar may soon come under the purview of censorship as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India has prepared a draft for a new Broadcasting Services Bill. This draft introduces new r...

August 9, 2023 2:40 PM

IFFI invites entries for Maiden Edition of Best Web Series (OTT) Award

Exciting news for online content creators and OTT platforms. Applications are now open for the inaugural edition of Best Web Series (OTT) Award. It will be introduced with the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India, to be held in Go...