Centre blocks five OTT platforms for streaming ‘obscene’ content

Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, grants the Centre power to block online content for several reasons.

24 Feb, 18:30 — 24 Feb, 19:43

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Why this matters

This story highlights the Indian government's increasing oversight and regulation of digital content platforms, reflecting ongoing debates about content moderation, censorship, and freedom of expression online. The use of legal provisions like Section 69A of the IT Act demonstrates the state's power to intervene in the digital space, impacting both content creators and consumers. It sets a precedent for how 'obscene' content is defined and controlled on streaming services.

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Both news outlets report that the Centre has blocked five OTT platforms for streaming 'obscene' content, with coverage largely aligned on the core event. The Hindu provides the names of the blocked platforms, while Hindustan Times focuses on the legal provision used for the blocking. Overall, the reporting is factual and complementary rather than divergent.

What sources agree on

Five OTT platforms have been blocked by the Centre.
The blocking was initiated due to the streaming of 'obscene' content.
The action was taken by the government authorities.

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

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The Government has blocked 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content.

agreed·hinduhindustan-times

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked the platforms.

unverified·hindu

The blocked platforms are MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu.

unverified·hindu

Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, grants the Centre power to block online content.

unverified·hindustan-times

Coverage gaps

The specific names of the five blocked OTT platforms.

Reportedhindu

Missinghindustan-times

The legal provision, Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, that grants the Centre power to block online content.

Reportedhindustan-times

Missinghindu

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Government blocks 5 OTT platforms for streaming obscene content

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