Cable operators write to TRAI to push for OTT regulation: Report
TRAI is currently conduction a study on licensing OTT content and will be releasing consultation papers for the same
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Anurag Thakur fields questions from Rajya Sabha MPs on NTO 2.0, TRP scam, OTT regulation
Thakur also spoke on the schemes of the government for the production, promotion, and preservation of film content
No need to impose any market share-related restrictions on cable TV: Broadcasters to TRAI
Broadcasters, MSOs, DTH operators, and others have urged TRAI to adopt light-touch regulation on the issue of market dominance in the cable TV business as a stiff competition is already in existence
OTT platforms tread carefully as live news confusion looms
Ambiguity regarding IT rules and FDI cap on digital news has prompted OTT platforms to play it safe by discontinuing live news services
Mixed signals emanate from film industry on new OTT guidelines
Film personalities like Ekta Kapoor, Priyadarshan, and Vikram Bhatt have said that creative freedom comes with responsibility
OTTs to self-classify content, get three-tier grievance redressal system
As per new guidelines, platforms will have to implement parental locks for content classified as U/A 13+ or higher, and reliable age verification mechanisms for content classified as 'A'
‘Digital media rules fine blend of liberal touch with gentle self-regulatory framework’
Digital media platforms have no monitoring mechanism like TV news media or print media, which is why the govt felt that there must be a level playing field, said I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar
IAMAI urges govt to hold public consultation on draft OTT guidelines
'OTT streaming platform members of IAMAI were dismayed reading some media stating that the government intends to notify guidelines for OTT streaming platforms shortly'
Contemplating action on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC
The apex court has sought to know about the action being taken by the government and asked the Centre to file a response in six weeks
I&B minister Prakash Javadekar fields multiple questions in parliament on OTT regulation
Javadekar stated that the government has received several grievances/complaints regarding the content of programmes on OTT platforms
OTT players finalise code of conduct for content self-regulation
According to a media report, the code has been endorsed by 17 OTT platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, and Voot
OTT guidelines are ready, will be issued soon: Prakash Javadekar
Replying to a Zero Hour mention in Rajya Sabha, Javadekar said a lot of suggestions and complaints on the regulation of OTTs have been received
Guidelines for functioning of OTT platforms will be announced soon: Prakash Javadekar
Also, I&B ministry has released a standard operating procedure for cinema halls and theatres on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19
Amazon Prime Video drops 2 controversial scenes from 'Tandav' following MIB intervention
According to reports, scenes featuring Zeeshan Ayyub as a college student playing a Hindu deity and Tigmanshu Dhulia's PM character insulting a Dalit person have been removed
Tandav controversy reignites OTT regulation debate
Following the uproar over the web series, experts weigh in on the next course of action for OTT players with respect to self-regulation
CBFC chief bats in favour of OTT regulation at parliamentary comm meet
Led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, the committee had met on Wednesday to review the functioning of the CBFC
OTT regulation: Justified concern or exaggerated fear?
Experts weigh in on the decree to bring OTT content under MIB’s ambit – some alleging censorship while others supporting government oversight
OTT industry working on implementation code after MIB's rejection of self-regulation code
According to Tarun Katial, the ‘implementation code’ flows from the self-regulatory code