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OTT Regulation: Understanding the drug depiction advisory through a legal lens

Independent legal counsel Gowree Gokhale evaluates the government’s advisory regarding the depiction of drug consumption in content on OTT platforms.

EXCLUSIVE: Parliamentary Committee, MIB meet stakeholders; discuss vulgarity in OTT content

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

Industry bodies will now meet OTT platforms responsible in creating content to address the issues raised by the government.

Parliamentary Committee’s OTT Meet: Stakeholders to discuss ‘censorship’ today

The committee, chaired by Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey, is set to deliberate on the topic, “Emergence of OTT Platforms and Related Issues,” on November 20.

NBDA urges TRAI to withdraw its consultation paper

NBDA had pointed out that the consultation paper’s assumptions about broadcasting’s classification within telecommunications appear both unfounded and counterproductive

NBDA also stated that the telecommunication relates to person-to-person communication, while broadcasting disseminates programming to a general audience.

Warner Bros. Discovery splits linear business, restructures for future challenges

This restructuring is intended to provide more clarity and focus for each division, setting the stage for potential future spin-offs.

The company announced through its board of directors, the implementation of reorganization plans intending to boost its strategic capabilities and offer shareholders enhanced value.

Parliamentary Committee’s OTT Meet: Will it hinder MIB’s effort to make India a global content hub?

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

Three industry bodies- Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), and the Motion Picture Association (MPA) will meet Parliamentary Committee on November 20.

Protean powers ONDC-compliant ecommerce feature on Waves OTT platform

This is the first time in India that an OTT player has integrated commerce experience with content

This ONDC-compliant buyer application, powered by Protean, will enable Waves’ users to browse and buy products, across categories live on the ONDC network, while enjoying their favourite movies or TV shows.

Prime Video takes nostalgia route; launches CN Rewind, offering Cartoon Network classics

CN Rewind will provide fans the chance to relive those memories in a modern, on-demand format

CN Rewind is available both in Hindi and English, by purchasing an add-on subscription at a introductory offer of Rs 199 per year, following which subscription can be renewed at Rs 249 per year.

Dish TV and Airtel call to bring Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform under TRAI’s ambit

This is the first time in India that an OTT player has integrated commerce experience with content

Stakeholders are calling to bring Prasar Bharati’s recently launched family-friendly over-the-top (OTT) platform, WAVES, under TRAI’s regulatory framework. WAVES was launched on November 20, 2024.

TV-As-A-Service: How Streambox Media’s Dor plans to redefine content consumption

Founded by Anuj Gandhi, Streambox Media is backed by Micromax Informatics, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, and Stride Ventures.

The homegrown media tech company is also planning to expand its services in Far East countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia.