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Artist body urges Netflix, JioCinema, Prime Video to boycott Turkish shows

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has also asked film producers to avoid shooting shows and movies in Turkiye

OTT releases this week: New movies and web shows to watch and more

Your favourite OTT platforms are here with new releases every week. These series and films are streaming on platforms such as Netflix, JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video

Centre asks OTT platforms to stop streaming content from Pakistan

The I&B Ministry has directed OTTs and digital media platforms to immediately stop streaming Pakistan-origin content under the IT Rules citing security concerns

Govt directs OTT platforms to halt streaming of Pak-origin content

The government on Thursday advised OTT platforms to discontinue streaming of Pakistan-origin content, including web-series, films and podcasts, with immediate effect. The advisory by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting comes in the wake of strikes by Indian armed forces on terror sites in Pakistan to avenge the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. "In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect," the advisory issued by the ministry said.

OTT releases this week: List of must-watch movies and shows to stream

Explore this week's updated lineup of must-see TV shows and web series, ranging from psychological drama to criminal thrillers that are available on OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

SC to hear plea on April 28 to ban explicit content on OTT, social media

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to take appropriate steps to prohibit streaming of sexually explicit content on over the top (OTT) and social media platforms. The plea has sought laying down of guidelines constituting a National Content Control Authority to prohibit sexually explicit content on these platforms. According to the top court's cause list of April 28, the petition is slated to come up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih. The plea claimed there were pages or profiles on social media sites that were disseminating pornographic materials without any filter and various OTT platforms were streaming content that also has potential elements of child pornography. "Such sexually deviant material pollute the minds of youth, children and even grown up persons which gives rise to perverted and unnatural sexual tendencies thereby leading to an increase in the crime rate," it said. The p

Mufasa to Deva: Here are top six OTT releases to binge-watch this weekend

OTT releases this week (March 28): This weekend is filled with thrilling and entertaining OTT releases to binge-watch. Here are the six OTT releases for this week

JioHotstar crosses 100 million subscribers, says accessibility key

The OTT platform has a wide range of content libraries - from Hollywood entertainment, original and reality shows, to content across various Indian languages

OTT releases this week: Akshay Kumar's Sky Force, Khakee and more to watch

As another weekend nears, a line-up of a wide range of thrillers and web series is in store on OTTs. Big hits to release on Netflix, Prime and others for all sorts of binge-lovers

Latest OTT releases 2025: Top 5 movies and shows to watch this week

OTT releases this week have the ideal mix of films and TV shows to satiate all your bingeing needs. Whether you're in the mood for thrillers, dramas or romantic comedies, here's everything for everyon

Streaming's rush for reach: Platforms tap smaller cities with mass content

India had 125 million OTT subscribers in 2024, that amounts to a reach of about 375 million viewers

Are Hindi films struggling due to quick OTT releases? Aamir Khan thinks so

Aamir Khan said the current business model in Hindi cinema was flawed, as filmmakers urged audiences to watch their films in theatres but made them available on OTT within eight weeks if they did not

Need new legal framework to regulate 'harmful' content: I&B Ministry

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content amid complaints of "obscenity and violence" being shown on digital platforms. In its reply to a parliamentary panel, the ministry said there is a growing concern in the society that the constitutional right of "freedom of expression is being misused to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms". It told the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey that while certain provisions exist under the current laws, there is a growing demand for a stricter and effective legal framework to regulate such harmful content. It said, "This ministry has taken note of these developments and is in process of examining current statutory provisions and need for a new legal framework." The ministry said that many high courts and the Supreme Court, MPs and statutory bodies like

OTT releases this week: Movies, web-series to watch this Valentine weekend

This weekend, OTT platforms are set to release a variety of new films and web series for Valentine's Week. From lighthearted romantic comedies to gripping dramas, there's something for every mood

Pushpa 2 OTT release date confirmed; here's when and where to watch

After posting earth-shattering numbers at the box office, Pushpa 2 is finally set to release on Netflix. Here's when and where to watch the movie this week

Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar lead India's 2024 streaming trends

Prime Video and Netflix dominate Hindi content, while Disney+ Hotstar excels in regional shows. Ormax's 2024 report highlights the rise of regional hits and global franchises in India's OTT space

Netflix shares soar on price hikes and record 18.9 mn subscriber addition

The company added 18.9 million subscribers in its fourth quarter to bring its total global subscriber base to nearly 302 million customers

OTT releases this week: From Paatal Lok Season 2 to The Roshans, and more

This week's OTT releases incorporate fresh seasons of old favourites like Paatal Lok and XO, Kitty, and digital releases of theatrical favourites like Rifle Club and Viduthalai Part 2 and much more

Top OTT releases this week: The Sabarmati Report, Black Warrant and more

From Jan 6 to 11, multiple films and web series were released on streaming services including Netflix, Prime, Hotstar, and others, providing a plenty of options for this weekend's binge-watching

OTT releases this week: Check out the top 5 series and movies to binge on!

This week brings the release of several highly anticipated OTT series across various platforms. Here are the top 5 must-watch series to enjoy this weekend