MIB Advisory Cites National Security Concerns, Urges Immediate Compliance
New Delhi, May 8,
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, on Thursday issued a formal advisory directing all OTT platforms, streaming services, and digital intermediaries to stop carrying any content originating from Pakistan, citing concerns over national security and public order.
According to the advisory, issued with the approval of the competent authority and signed by Deputy Director Kshitij Aggarwal a copy of which lies with news agency reads, all publishers of online curated content, media streaming platforms, and intermediaries are required to act in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, it reads.
The Code of Ethics under the Rules requires publishers to exercise caution with content that affects India’s sovereignty and integrity.(SNS)