The Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report 2025 also finds that India leads globally in YouTube news consumption, with 55% of respondents using the platform for news.
The representatives interacted with I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar through a video conference Thursday. Javadekar said he has taken note of the suggestions.
New rules mandated online media, OTT players to follow existing codes meant for television & print media. A parliamentary panel seeks its implementation.
The rules borrow heavily from the existing regulations and structure governing the television media, including content codes and grievance redressal structure.
There are currently no legislative provisions governing online news or OTT platforms, with self-regulation or industry oversight being the order of the day.
FDI cap for digital news media is 26%. I&B ministry notice comes days after it brought such sites & platforms like Netflix & Hotstar under its jurisdiction.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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