Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & other OTT platforms, online news brought under I&B Ministry : Bollywood News

The Union Government of India has brought online news media and content streaming platforms under Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting. The notification was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and issued on Novenber 9, 2020.

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & other OTT platforms, online news brought under I&B Ministry

According to India TV news channel, the notification stated that the, "films and audio-visual programmes made available by online content providers and news and current affairs content on online platforms shall be included in the 'India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961."

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This news comes days after the Supreme Court sought Centre's response on a PIL that was seeking regulations on OTT platforms.

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