US EditionGovernment advises OTT platforms to stop streaming Pakistan-origin content amid tensions
- India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ordered all OTT platforms to remove Pakistani content on May 8, 2025, citing national security in New Delhi.
- The advisory was issued in response to the terror attack near Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in 26 fatalities, including 25 Hindu tourists, and was followed by India's retaliatory strikes on Pakistani targets under Operation Sindoor.
- The prohibition applies to all Pakistani-origin content on streaming platforms, including shows, movies, music, audio programs, and other online materials, in accordance with the 2021 IT Rules that mandate content must not jeopardize India’s sovereignty or public order.
- India banned 16 YouTube channels from Pakistan, accusing them of spreading misinformation, and also took action against social media accounts of prominent Pakistani figures; in response, Pakistan blocked numerous Indian channels and websites.
- The advisory signifies an intensification of cultural conflict amid ongoing hostilities between India and Pakistan and cautions digital platforms that non-compliance could result in penalties under the IT Rules.
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India Puts a Stop to Streaming of Pakistani Content Amid Rising Tensions - Real News Now
Amidst escalating political and military strain between India and Pakistan, the Indian administration has officially directed all digital streaming platforms to discontinue the broadcast of Pakistani originated content immediately. This decision was a consequence of the unfortunate terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that resulted in the tragic loss of several Indians and a Nepalese national. This action also serves as a…
Indian Government Orders Ban On Pakistani Content As Regional Tensions Rise
India’s government has ordered all streamers and OTT companies operating in the country to pull Pakistani content, citing national security concerns. The ban includes a halt on web series, films, songs, podcasts, and other digital media content from Pakistan. The order was published today by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In an X caption […]
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