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Power to administer new digital media rules not with states, UTs: Centre

The Centre has told all states and union territories that the power to administer the new rules on digital media publications has not been delegated to them

SC to hear anticipatory bail plea of Amazon Prime Video India head on Thurs

The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday the plea of Amazon Prime Video's India head Aparna Purohit

Netflix India slate: Madhuri Dixit-starrer show, 'Delhi Crime' season two

Streaming platform Netflix on Wednesday unveiled a line-up of 15 original series

HC asks Amazon to take down film over actor's defamation case

The Bombay High Court has directed OTT platform Amazon to take down a Telugu movie

Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'

Amazon said it has already removed scenes found objectionable by viewers

Rising Covid-19 cases likely to delay biz recovery of PVR, Inox Leisure

Permission to operate at full capacity, healthy content pipeline fuel optimism

Centre's social media rules are dictatorial: Maharashtra minister Patil

Minister of State for IT Satej Patil opposed the government's regulations for social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) players, terming them as "dictatorial" and a "threat" to the democracy

New rules for social media, OTT require right implementation: Nasscom

IT industry body Nasscom on Friday said the new rules will require the right implementation to ensure they don't become onerous for the platforms

Govt tightens grip on social media, OTT content: Check details here

Weeks after a spat with Twitter, the government on February 25 announced the tightening of rules governing social media and streaming companies, requiring them to take down contentious content quicker, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist investigations. Watch the video for detailed information in a simple manner.

Namaste Wahala, a new Netflix release, brings together India and Nigeria

Two of the world's biggest film industries, Bollywood and Nollywood have collaborated in the past as well

OTT players apprehensive as Govt tightens rules on curated content

Legal experts say notifying rules for OTTs under IT Act may not be tenable; industry players seek clarity on oversight mechanism

Regulations on social media evoke divergent views from legal experts

The government's new regulations for social media platforms and OTT players Thursday evoked divergent responses from legal experts

Social media platforms have to abide by Indian laws: Amit Shah

Shah on Thursday said the government is committed to providing a level-playing field to all digital media and OTT platforms

Top headlines: New rules for OTTs; India's GDP may contract 7% in FY21

Govt announces new guidelines to curb misuse of social media platforms; Bharti Airtel raises $1.25 bn through dual-tranche dollar bonds

'Code of ethics' to be applicable for news publishers, OTT players: Govt

The govt said a 'code of ethics' and three-tier grievance redressal mechanism would be applicable for news publishers, over-the-top (OTT) platforms and digital media

Govt tightens grip over OTT content, announces self-regulatory body

OTT platforms and digital media must also be sensitive to multi-religious content and shall exercise due caution when featuring activities, practices of any racial or religious group, says govt

Top headlines: Amazon to manufacture locally, SAT stays SEBI ban on Biyani

Amazon said it will begin making devices in India for the first time. More on that story and other headlines this evening.

The self-regulation toolkit: OCC operators struggle for a fine balance

Arguments over a voluntary code for self-regulation intensify even as the prospect of government intervention looms

OTTs upgrade self regulation code for content with 'implementation toolkit'

The signatories to the code include ZEE5, Viacom 18 (Voot), Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix

Top headlines: Govt comes down heavily on Twitter, IndiGo starts hiring

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