About Digital Media

Digital Media Division

The Digital Media Division administers part –III of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 which relates to content of publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms). The Rules inter-alia provides for a Code of Ethics to be followed by the publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content (OTT Platforms) along with three tier Grievance Redressal mechanism for violation of Code of Ethics by such publishers.

The Division also deals with FDI matters in respect of entities involved in uploading and streaming of news and current affairs through digital media.

S. No. Title Post Date Type/Size Download/Details
1 The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) 2021 15-05-2026 The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) 2021 427.3 KB View
2 Background Note IT(Intermidiary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 10-06-2021 Background Note IT(Intermidiary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 13.12 MB View
3 Contact us 10-06-2021 Contact us 185.25 KB View

News and Current Affairs Publishers

S. No. Title Date Type/Size Download/Details
1 Clarification regarding representations related to IT Rules, 2021 10-06-2021 Clarification regarding representations related to IT Rules, 2021 2.82 MB View

OTT Platforms

Sr. No. Name of OTT Platform Name of Entity Owning the Platform
1 ABC Talkies ABC Talkies Pvt Ltd
2 Acorn TV RLJ Entertainment, Inc.
3 aha Arha Media And Broadcasting Private Limited
4 Airtel Xstream Airtel Digital Limited
5 Amazon MX Player Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
6 Amazon Prime Video Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
7 AMC+ AMC Plus Holdings LLC
8 AP International South Cinema AP International South Cinema
9 Arre U Digital Content Pvt Ltd
10 Artist Aloud - Talent first hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
11 Bahujan Cinema Film Industry Creation
12 Book Myshow Stream BIG TREE ENTERTAINMENT PVT. LTD
13 C Home Cinema PANCHAMI MEDIENT PRIVATE LIMITED
14 CHAUPAL Bosna Digital Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
15 DashReels DASHVERSE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
16 DIGI Movieplex PVT LTD DIGI Movieplex PVT LTD
17 Discovery Plus (discovery+) Discovery Communications India
18 DocuBay Docubay Media Private Limited
19 Earshot Earshot Media Private Limited
20 eBharat TV Innovative e-News Network Pvt. Ltd.
21 Ep.Log Zero Hour Entertainment
22 Epic ON In10 Media Private Limited (Formerly “Epic Television Networks Pvt. Ltd.”)
23 Erosnow Eros Digital FZ LLC
24 ETV WIN Eenadu Television Private Limited
25 FanCode Sporta Technologies Private Limited
26 Firework Loopnow Technologies Private Limited
27 Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd.
28 Heeroz OTT Catrack Entertainment Private Limited
29 Hello TV Hello TV North East
30 hoichoi Hoichoi Technologies Private Limited
31 Hungama Kids hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
32 Hungama Music hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
33 Hungama Play hungama digital media entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
34 iTunes, Apple TV app, Apple TV+ Apple Fitness + Apple Distribution International Limited
35 IVM Podcasts Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited
36 jio tv PR news india private limited
37 Jiostar India Private Limited Jiostar India Private Limited
38 JioTV Jio Platforms Limited
39 kanccha lannka Glass Dreamz Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
40 KLIKK Angel Television Private Limited
41 Limelight Ribalta Media Technologies Private Limited
42 Lionsgate Play Lions Gate Play LLP
43 Lokal Vokal lokal vokal
44 ManoramaMAX MM TV LTD.
45 Mask Cinema, Mask TV, Masksouth, Anandpragya Weltrtter projects and Consultants Private Limited
46 MEDIA9 Meida9 Television Pvt. Ltd
47 MovieSphere+ Lions Gate India Inc.
48 MovieTube Canopy Entertainment Private Limited
49 MUBI MUBI, Inc.
50 Mzaalo Xfinite Ventures FZ LLC
51 Mzaalo and Erosnow Xfinite Technologies Private Limited
52 Nammaflix Nammaflix Private Limited
53 Neestream Neestream Creations Private Limited
54 Netflix Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP
55 Planet Marathi Planet Marathi Seller Services Pvt. Ltd.
56 OTT56 56inch Media Network Private limited
57 Prag Play AM Television Private Limited
58 Pratilipi FM Nasadiya Technologies Private Limited
59 PTC PLAY G-NEXT MEDIA PVT LTD
60 Reeldrama Reeldrama Production Private Limited
61 Reelsaga Reelsaga Innovations Pvt Ltd.
62 Rock TV Genesys Media Network Private Limited
63 shemaroo Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
64 shemaroo Bhakti Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
65 shemaroo ibaadat Shemaroo Entertainment Limited
66 Sony LIV Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd.
67 Stingray All Good Vibes Stingray Digital International Limited
68 Sun NXT Sun TV Network Limited
69 TangyTV QuickCuts Video Private Limited
70 Tarang Plus Odisha Television Limited
71 TeluguOne ObjectOne Information Systems Limited
72 Tubenight canopy entertainment private limited
73 TV Channel Museum TV Mediart
74 TV Channel MyZen TV Cofites
75 Ultra play, Ultra Jhakaas and Ultra Gaane Ultra media and Entertainment Pvt.Ltd
76 Vi Movies and TV Vodafone Idea Limited
77 Voot Viacom18 Media Private Limited
78 VROTT V R Films And Studios Limited
79 Watcho Dish Infra Services Private Limited
80 YuppTV YuppTV India Private Limited
81 YuppTV Scope Yupptv Digital India Private Limited's
82 ZEE5 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited

Self Regulatory Bodies

S. No. Title Download Date
1 Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (IAMAI)- SRB for OTT Platforms
  1. View Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (IAMAI)- SRB for OTT Platforms
18-08-2021
2 Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA)- SRB for News Publishers
02-12-2022
3 Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Media9 Digital Media Federation (MDMF)- SRB for News Publishers
03-01-2022
4 Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
  1. View Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
  2. View Indian Digital Publishers Content Grievance Council (Confederation of Online media)- SRB for News Publishers
07-10-2021
5 Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
  1. View Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
  2. View Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC) - SRB for OTT Platforms
25-05-2023
6 Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Journalist and Media Association Grievances Council (JMAGC) - (SRB for News Publishers)
17-01-2023
7 Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Digital Media Publishers & News Portal Grievance Council of India (SRB for News Publishers)
20-04-2022
8 Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View Working Journalist Media Council (SRB for News Publishers)
21-04-2022
9 DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View DIGIPUB News India Foundation (SRB for News Publishers)
21-04-2022
10 WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View WJAI- Web Journalists Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
03-09-2021
11 NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  1. View NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
  2. View NBF- Professional News Broadcasting Standards Authority (SRB for News Publishers)
18-08-2021

Communication

S. No. Title Date Type/Size Download/Details
21 Digital Radio and Direct-to-Mobile Technologies Transform Mass Communication; Enable Affordable Entertainment and Education, and Robust Critical Messaging 01-04-2026 Link
22 ‘Innovate2Educate’ Challenge Spurs Affordable & Accessible EdTech Solutions at WAVES 2025 01-04-2026 Link
23 Government Strengthens Film Ecosystem through NFDC, Promotes PPP Model and Advanced Filmmaking Practices 01-04-2026 Link
24 Government Counters Misinformation; PIB Fact-Check Unit Issues Over 2,900 Fact Checks 01-04-2026 Link
25 Government Strengthens Film Ecosystem through NFDC, Promotes PPP Model and Advanced Filmmaking Practices 01-04-2026 Link
26 Government Notifies TV Rating Policy (TRP) 2026 to Strengthen Transparency, Accountability and Credibility of Television Audience Measurement in India 27-03-2026 Link
27 Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 Strengthens Anti-Piracy Laws with Strict Penalties for Unauthorized Recording and Transmission 27-03-2026 Link
28 IICT to Lead Pan-India AVGC-XR Ecosystem; Hub-and-Spoke Model to Facilitate Nationwide Collaboration 27-03-2026 Link
29 Press Council Acts on 48 Cases in Last Five Years; 14 Members Notified for 15th Council 27-03-2026 Link
30 Government Issues Accessibility Guidelines for OTT Platforms; Mandates Features for Hearing and Visually Impaired Audiences 27-03-2026 Link
31 Akashvani to Broadcast Full Version of National Song “Vande Mataram” from 26th March 25-03-2026 Link
32 Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Three New Initiatives; Underlines Government’s Push for Accessible Technology and Strengthened Digital Content Ecosystem 23-03-2026 Link
33 Bharat Pavilion Highlights India’s Growing Influence in Media & Entertainment Ecosystem at Hong Kong FILMART 2026 19-03-2026 Link
34 Union I & B Secretary Visits IICT, Reviews Expansion Plans and Content-Creator Lab planning 18-03-2026 Link
35 Government Establishes Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen IICT and the AVGC-XR Ecosystem 18-03-2026 Link
36 Union I&B Secretary delivers keynote address at AdTrust Summit 2026, Calls for Responsible and Trusted Advertising Ecosystem 18-03-2026 Link
37 Government Enacts Online Gaming Act 2025, Prohibits All Forms of Online Money Games and Promotes Safe Digital Ecosystem 18-03-2026 Link
38 Advertising Code Prohibits Misleading Claims, Unsafe Portrayal of Children and Violation of Advertising Council (ASCI) Norms 18-03-2026 Link
39 Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 Strengthens Anti-Piracy Framework; Offenders Face Up to 3 Years Imprisonment and Fine up to 5% of Production Cost 18-03-2026 Link
40 WAVES OTT Enhances Prasar Bharati’s Diverse Content Offering; Platform Records Over 84 Lakh Registered Users 18-03-2026 Link