Govt Bans ULLU, ALTBalaji, 23 OTT Platforms for Alleged Pornographic Content

The Indian government has blocked 25 OTT platforms, including ULLU, ALTBalaji, Big Shots, and Desiflix, for allegedly streaming obscene and pornographic content in violation of Indian laws.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said these platforms featured sexually explicit scenes with minimal narrative value, often in sensitive contexts. 

The move follows public outrage over viral clips, a Supreme Court PIL on online obscenity, and concerns raised by the National Commission for Women and political leaders regarding the portrayal of women.

A formal notification is awaited.