Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms

Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms for obscene content, social media handles included

As many as 18 OTT platforms, “publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content”, have been blocked by the I&B ministry. 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide. The content is said to be in violation of IT Act, Indian Penal Code, and Indecent representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.(news credit Asian. net).