OTT platforms in India directed to discontinue streaming of content material originating
Amid rising stress between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam assault and Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Info nd Broadcasting has directed OTT platforms to discontinue streaming of content material originating from Pakistan. The Ministry has suggested any and all streaming websites in India to not air content material from Pakistan from fast impact.
MIB points advisory to streaming platforms
The advisory by the Ministry of Info and Broadcasting comes within the wake of strikes by Indian armed forces on terror websites in Pakistan to avenge the terrorist assault in Pahalgam on April 22.
Within the curiosity of nationwide safety, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries working in India are suggested to discontinue the web-series, movies, songs, podcasts and different streaming media content material, whether or not made out there on a subscription primarily based mannequin or… pic.twitter.com/8yjP6ULNEU
— ANI (@ANI) Could 8, 2025
“Within the curiosity of nationwide safety, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries working in India are suggested to discontinue the web-series, movies, songs, podcasts and different streaming media content material, whether or not made out there on a subscription primarily based mannequin or in any other case, having its origins in Pakistan with fast impact,” the advisory issued by the ministry mentioned.
AICWA lashes out at Pakistani artists
Following India’s profitable execution of Operation Sindoor and elimination of 9 terror camps in Pakistan and POK, Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan condemned the nation’s retaliation. Now, the All India Cine Employees Affiliation (AICWA) has strongly condemned the Pakistani actors’ ‘anti-India’ statements in an official be aware.
In a put up shared on their social media, the group lashed out on the actors, stating, “The All India Cine Employees Affiliation (AICWA) strongly condemns the anti-India statements made by Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and actor Fawad Khan, who’ve overtly criticised India and questioned the nation’s actions in defence of its sovereignty. Mahira Khan labelled India’s army response as a ‘Severely Cowardly’ act, whereas Fawad Khan, as an alternative of condemning terrorism, centered on criticising India’s stance and supporting divisive narratives.”
Additional within the assertion, they mentioned that the feedback not solely disrespected but in addition insulted the sacrifices of Indian troopers and harmless lives misplaced to terrorism. Reaffirming their stance on a complete ban on Pakistani artists, AICWA added, “These statements are usually not simply disrespectful to our nation but in addition an insult to the numerous harmless lives misplaced as a result of terrorism and the courageous troopers who sacrificed their lives for our nation. AICWA reaffirms its strict and full ban on Pakistani artists, filmmakers, and financiers working in India. No Indian artist will collaborate with any Pakistani expertise, nor will any international platform be shared with them.”
