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Government gives Telegram 15 days to curb film piracy
The Times of India··4 Jul
India's Information and Broadcasting Ministry on July 4, 2026, issued a formal notice to Telegram over widespread unauthorised distribution of copyrighted films and OTT content. Authorities set a strict 15-day deadline for the platform to overhaul digital safety filters and submit an Action Taken Report. The move aims to protect India's creator economy, broadcasters and streaming platforms, ANI reported.
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What It Means For You
- Telegram users may see tighter content moderation in India.
- Film and OTT subscribers indirectly fund content hit by piracy.
- Creators and distributors gain government backing against illegal sharing.
What's Happening
- I&B Ministry issued a piracy notice to Telegram on July 4.
- Telegram has 15 days to submit an Action Taken Report.
- The notice targets unauthorised film and OTT distribution.
Regulatory Context
- Telegram was recently restricted during NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
- MeitY ordered message editing disabled until June 30.
- Ahmedabad police busted exam cheating gangs using Telegram channels.
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