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Devesh K Pandey

I&B Ministry blocks 18 OTT platforms and associated social media accounts for publishing vulgar content

Anurag Singh Thakur Anurag Thakur Google Play Store

The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has blocked 18 OTT platforms on the charge of publishing obscene and vulgar content. The 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles associated with these platforms have also been blocked nationwide.

The action has been taken, in coordination with various intermediaries, for violations of the Information Technology Act, Indian Penal Code, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. While seven of the blocked apps were hosted on Google Play Store, three were on Apple App Store, said the Ministry.

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