The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action to block 18 OTT platforms that were showing pornographic series and movies. The directive calls for the removal of up to 19 websites and 10 apps (7 on Google Play Store and 3 on Apple App Store). Additionally, 57 social media accounts associated with these platforms have been deactivated for public access in India. Went.
19 websites, 19 apps and 57 social media handles related to them have been blocked. These platforms were warned several times. But after seeing no effect, this decision has finally been taken. Union Minister Anurag Thakur was continuously warning that OTT platforms serving obscene content will not be spared.
These 18 OTT platforms were blocked
Here’s a table listing the 18 OTT platforms that have been blocked in India due to the publication of obscene and vulgar content:
| Platform Name | Reason for Block |
|---|---|
| Uncut Adda | Obscene content |
| Tri Flicks | Vulgar content |
| X Prime | Pornographic content |
| Neon X VIP | Inappropriate material |
| Besharams | Demeaning portrayal of women |
| Hunters | Sexual innuendos |
| Rabbit | Violation of legal provisions |
| Xtramood | Excessive nudity |
| Nuefliks | Thematic irrelevance |
| MoodX | Prolonged explicit scenes |
| Mojflix | Violation of societal norms |
| Hot Shots VIP | Abuse under the guise of creativity |
| Fugi | Indecent representation |
| Chikooflix | Violation of IT Act |
| Prime Play | Violation of IPC |
Government bans 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has taken action to block 18 OTT platforms that were showing pornographic series and movies. The directive calls for the removal of up to 19 websites and 10 apps (7 on Google Play Store and 3 on Apple App Store). Additionally, 57 social media accounts associated with these…
