Govt orders OTT platforms to remove all Pakistan-origin content with immediate effect
New Delhi — As part of a broader national security initiative, the Government of India has directed all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries operating in the country to take down all content originating from Pakistan with immediate effect.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory on Thursday, asking platforms to remove web series, films, songs, podcasts, and any other form of streaming content linked to Pakistan. The order applies to all forms of content—whether offered through subscriptions or available for free.
“In the interest of national security, all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms, and intermediaries operating in India are advised to discontinue the web-series, films, songs, podcasts and other streaming media content, whether made available on a subscription-based model or otherwise, having its origins in Pakistan with immediate effect,” the ministry stated.
This move comes amid escalating tensions along the western border following heavy shelling in Jammu and Kashmir, where several civilian casualties have been reported.
Further details on compliance timelines or penalties for non-compliance have not yet been made public.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
