From Hot Shots VIP To MoodX, Government Of India Blocks 18 OTT Platforms Over Vulgar Soft Porn Content
In the era of Amrit Kaal, the Indian government has begun weeding out content that is harmful for the growing generation by blocking 18 Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms for broadcasting what officials termed “obscene and vulgar” content.
The Information and Broadcasting Minister L. Murugan made the above announcement in the Lok Sabha. The banned platforms, which include notably named services such as Dreams Films, Voovi, and HotShots VIP, were found in violation of the Information Technology Rules of 2021. These regulations mandate strict content guidelines for digital media publishers and online content providers. According to Murugan, the platforms had consistently failed to comply with the content policies. Per the I&B minister, these 18 platforms streamed obscene and vulgar content, and even porn, which is outright banned in the country.
The GOI executed the blockade on March 14, 2024, acting under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This provision empowers authorities to block content that could potentially compromise national sovereignty, security, or public order. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting coordinated with various intermediaries to implement the ban effectively. Beyond content moderation, the regulations also enforce a comprehensive Code of Ethics for digital news publishers. This code aligns with established journalism standards, including the Press Council of India’s ‘Norms of Journalistic Conduct’ and the Programme Code under the Cable Television Network Regulation Act.
Meanwhile, the internet wanna know why Ullu and Alt Balaji escaped the GOI’s whip.
Ministry of I&B blocks 18 OTT platforms for obscene and vulgar content after multiple warnings; 19 websites, 10 apps, 57 social media handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide, says the government. pic.twitter.com/03ojj3YEiF— ANI (@ANI) March 14, 2024
#INDIA | Govt bans 18 OTT platforms for obscene content under IT Rules 2021 🎞️📲
Find out more ⤵️https://t.co/kfYnHSdIsl#Govt #Ban #OTTPlatform #ITRules pic.twitter.com/6vE2QeZHUP— Moneycontrol (@moneycontrolcom) December 19, 2024
The government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. https://t.co/9fOQFJ1hOA— The Hindu (@the_hindu) December 19, 2024
Meanwhile
Government bans 18 OTT platforms for vulgar & obscene content.
Ullu & Alt Balaji pic.twitter.com/lUBHdA7xfa— Ankittt (@ihyankit) March 14, 2024
Govt banned 18 OTT platforms for obscene content except #Ullu and #AltBalaji …
Everyone to their owners : pic.twitter.com/3n5rIkEcmY— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) March 14, 2024
Govt bans 18 OTT for obscene content
People going to other platforms : pic.twitter.com/tM9mQDnGzG— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) March 14, 2024
Is this the reason behind Alt Balaji not being banned ?
Government banned 18 OTT platforms but not Alt Balaji & Ullu. pic.twitter.com/hOZpaa1Ahk— Harsh Tiwari (@harsht2024) March 14, 2024
Govt banned 18 OTT apps for spreading adult content.
Meanwhile Ullu and Alt Balaji : pic.twitter.com/uwilkXhynr— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🦇 (@printf_meme) March 14, 2024
Ullu and Alt Balaji
After the Government banned 18 OTT for vulgar content pic.twitter.com/qg7rv2rHdb— Kem Palty (@GujaratiBabo) March 14, 2024
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