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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Topic: OTT platforms

New rules for OTT platforms ineffective to control screening of content, observes SC

The court asks the Modi govt to come up with a fresh set of rules, after it agreed to consider the SC’s view on the current rules and take appropriate steps.

Netflix, Amazon, Alt Balaji want protection from FIRs, time to classify shows based on age

Streaming platforms met I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar Thursday to raise concerns over the new rules. They said govt assured them of looking into their concerns.  

Bombay HC asks Amazon to take down Telugu film over actor Sakshi Malik’s defamation case

Justice Gautam Patel Tuesday heard a defamation suit filed by the actor against Venkateshwara Creations Pvt Ltd for allegedly using her photograph without permission in their film.

The meaning of govt’s new IT rules for OTT, digital media & the serious concerns they raise

In episode 693 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta calls the new IT rules for OTT and digital media a 'government takeover of journalism and free speech'.

OTT players fear representation void in self-regulatory panel, govt says industry will choose

The new rules for OTT and digital media do not explicitly earmark their representation in self-regulatory bodies. They say this leaves a void in regulation.

Why Pakistan Army chief is sermonising on peace and talking mutual respect

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

This is how Modi govt’s new rules will regulate digital media and OTT content

The rules borrow heavily from the existing regulations and structure governing the television media, including content codes and grievance redressal structure. 

Modi govt announces tough, new rules to regulate social media, OTT platforms & digital news

Digital news, OTT platforms are required to follow broad content guidelines meant for TV & print media, while social media platforms should set up redressal systems for complaints.

Upset we’re not being consulted, OTT platform body says about govt ‘plan’ to frame guidelines

The government is in the process of framing guidelines for regulating OTT platforms, but has not held any consultation with stakeholders yet.

Contemplating ‘some action’ on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC

The plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia sought a proper institution for the monitoring and management of content on OTT and digital media platforms.

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Pakistan can’t bomb or bargain its way out of the TTP-TLP mess

Among the many problems Pakistan is currently dealing with, the TLP and TTP offer two varying dimensions of the same one.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.