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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Topic: OTT platforms

HC’s ‘last chance’ to Centre to make disability-friendly OTT norms, else joint secy must attend hearing

Delhi High Court has directed I&B ministry to incorporate closed captions, Indian sign language interpretation, audio descriptions and dialogue boost.

The Economics of Piracy in India’s Streaming Market & How VdoCipher is Changing the Game

Piracy in India’s streaming ecosystem is not just about stolen movies. It affects OTT platforms, sports broadcasters, and EdTech companies alike.

Priyanka warns House panel’s OTT regulation recommendations could stifle free expression

In dissent to house panel’s recommendations, the Wayanad MP warned that the proposals were not just impractical but could also become a tool for political control. 

Why ‘Black, White & Gray’ is a fake docuseries—director didn’t want to give clear answers

Director Pushkar Sunil Mahabal took his time to write and edit the show. The shooting schedule was only two months long, but post-production went on for seven months.

FWICE urges boycott of Turkish shows on OTT platforms following country’s support to Pakistan

In a statement, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees urged the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to restrict streaming of Turkish shows on Netflix and Prime Video.

India bans Pakistan-origin content on all OTT platforms

The advisory by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting comes a day after the Indian Armed Forces conducted Operation Sindoor, striking nine terror targets in Pakistan.

Ajaz Khan House Arrest show is why OTT faces flak. Some shows are soft porn in disguise

The tasteless adult content shown in House Arrest episode is now a daily reality of Indian OTT. Creativity’s newest platform is also becoming its deathbed.

I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says stricter laws needed to curb ‘vulgar’ content on social media

The minister said editorial checks on online platforms were scarce, which proliferated ‘uncontrolled expression, which often includes vulgar content’.

Is the golden age of OTT over? Censorship, stars, and the shift to ‘safe’ content

Nothing major has been commissioned by OTT platforms since 2023 and as many as 20 projects are on hold, according to industry insiders.

Centre brings ‘digital news broadcasters’ under broadcast bill but doesn’t define them clearly

OTT platforms, social media sites & internet service providers are now under the bill's purview too. 'Censorship clause' and the Centre's discretionary powers raise concerns.

On Camera

Inflation no longer dictated by just monsoon, repo rate. Why India needs a trade exposure index

A monthly publication of the Trade Exposure Inflation Index would enable markets, analysts, and the public to observe how much of inflation is actually imported versus how much is domestically generated.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.