Government blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content

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The authorities connected Tuesday (February 24, 2026) blocked 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content, officials said.

They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu pursuing owed procedure.

Under the procedure, the authorities directs net work providers to artifact entree to OTT platforms nether the Information Technology Rules 2021 and the laws against obscenity.

These rules purpose to support nationalist decency, safeguard nationalist interests, and enforce ethical journalistic practices crossed integer platforms.

The enactment aligns with Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which grants the authorities authorization to artifact online contented for assorted reasons.

Published - February 25, 2026 01:09 americium IST

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