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Govt considering need for a new law to regulate obscene and violent contents on digital and OTT platforms
New Delhi, February 22: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reviewing existing laws related to all forms of media amid growing concerns over the misuse of freedom of expression to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms.
I-B Ministry issues advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under IT rules 2021
New Delhi, February 20: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday issued an advisory on adherence to Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Follow code on age-based content classification, I&B Ministry tells OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 20: In the backdrop of 'India's Got Latent' controversy linked to Ranveer Allahbadia, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised OTT platforms to follow the norms for age-based classification of content prescribed under the Code of Ethics.
NCW seeks Ashwini Vaishnaw's help to curb obscene content on OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 10: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking regulatory measures to check obscene content available on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media streaming sites, an official said on Monday.