Parliamentary Panel Identifies OTT Regulatory Deficiencies; 10-15 Platforms Under Scrutiny
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Parliamentary Panel Flags OTT Regulatory Gaps; 10-15 Platforms Under Examination
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Storyboard•18-03-2026, 10:39
Parliamentary Panel Flags OTT Regulatory Gaps; 10-15 Platforms Under Examination
•A parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology has highlighted gaps in the regulation of online media and OTT platforms.
•10-15 OTT platforms are currently under examination for allegedly hosting unlawful and objectionable content; 25 platforms initially blocked, followed by 18 more.
•The MIB blocked five platforms (MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, Jugnu) in February for streaming obscene content, following a broader crackdown in mid-2025.
•The committee noted a "regulatory gap" and called for a more structured framework, also emphasizing a structured grievance redressal mechanism.
•The panel reviewed PIB's Fact Check Unit, recommending AI tools, expanded staffing, public awareness, and quarterly transparency reports to combat misinformation.
