India blocks 50 OTT platforms after two years
The Indian government reports it has blocked 50 OTT platforms over the past two years for obscene content, enforcing compliance under the IT Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Indecent Representation of Women Act. It says recent amendments to the IT Rules require intermediaries to remove unlawful content within three hours of a court order or government direction. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is highlighted for safeguarding children's online privacy, including parental consent and prohibitions on tracking and targeted ads aimed at minors. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 is cited as a measure to address digital addiction and financial harm among youth. In addition to platform blocking, the government has conducted large-scale cyber awareness initiatives reaching over 11.37 lakh participants to strengthen online safety for children and other stakeholders. The actions collectively aim to create an open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet with a focus on protecting minors online.
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