11 November,2020 11:03 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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The government issued an order bringing online films and audio-visual programmes, and news and current affairs content on online platforms under the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
The notification was signed by President Ram Nath Kovind and was issued on Monday.
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As per the present scenario, the Press Council of India takes care of the print media, whereas the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) keeps monitory news channels. The Advertising Standards Council of India and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) are there for advertising and films, respectively.
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In October, the Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on a petition on the issue of regulating OTT platforms through an autonomous body. The apex court issued notices to the Centre, I&B Ministry and Internet and Mobile Association of India.
The I&B Ministry stressed on the need to regulate digital media earlier and had asked the court that it may start by appointing a committee of persons as amicus for laying down of guidelines in reference to the regulation of hate speech in media.
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In 2019, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar had said that the government will not take any step that may curb media freedom and there should be some kind of regulation on over-the-top platforms (OTT), as there is for the print and electronic media as well as films.
OTT platforms not just include the various news portals but also streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar which can be accessed over the internet.
(With inputs from agency)
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