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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Centre on Thursday said that since December 2021 it has issued directions to block 122 YouTube news channels for carrying content related to the "sovereignty and integrity" of the country. India News | 122 YouTube-based News Channels Blocked Since Dec 2021: Anurag Thakur.
Most people argue the bill will curb the creative freedom of OTT (over-the-top) video platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hotstar | Latest News India
Several provisions appear to border on censorship, which OTT (over-the-top) services have so far been exempted from.
The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, seeks to directly regulate streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar | Latest News India
Express View: Umbrella law for traditional and digital broadcasters has significant implications for Indian internet space. It must be scrutinised.