<p>India has told Netflix, Disney and other streaming services that their content should be independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before being shown online, according to a government document and sources.</p>

<p>The proposal was delivered to the streaming platforms at a June 20 meeting at the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The streaming companies, also referred to as OTT platforms, objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended.</p>

<p>The ministry "highlighted concerns regarding obscene and vulgar content on OTT platforms, as expressed by Members of Parliament, citizen groups, and the general public," said the minutes, which are not public but were seen by Reuters.</p>

<p>Netflix and Amazon have become hugely popular in India, which is set to grow into a $7 billion market for the sector by 2027, according to Media&nbsp;Partners&nbsp;Asia.</p>

<p>Top Bollywood stars feature in online material, some of which has faced criticism from lawmakers and the public for scenes deemed vulgar or offensive to religious sentiments.</p>

<p>Though all films in Indian cinemas are reviewed and certified by a government-appointed board, streamed content is not.</p>

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<p>Officials in the meeting asked the industry to consider an independent panel to review content so that unsuitable material could be weeded out, two people who attended said.</p>

<p>The industry objected but the officials asked them to consider the idea, they added.</p>

<p>The government highlighted the need for a "more proactive approach" to ensure that streaming content, "including international content", aligns with a so-called code of ethics, the minutes showed.</p>

<p>That code already mandates providers to exercise caution on content that could incite violence or be sensitive for religious reasons.</p>

<p>The meeting was attended by Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Reliance's broadcast unit, Viacom18, and Apple TV.</p>

<p>The companies and the ministry did not respond to requests for comments.</p>

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<p>The discussions signal growing scrutiny of India's fast-growing streaming market.</p>

<p>The proposal also comes as streaming giants protest a government order to add 50-second tobacco health warnings in each piece of content, and two years after India ordered the setting up self-regulatory bodies for complaints about streaming content.</p>

<p>Industry executives say India's streaming regulations are among the world's most stringent.</p>

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<p>At an April event, when the government agreed to a partnership with Amazon to promote film and television, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said streaming platforms should "not propagate vulgarity and abuse camouflaged as creative expression".</p>

<p>Thakur has said complaints about obscene content were increasing and the government was willing to change regulations if need be to address the problem.</p>

<p>Indian officials also proposed at the meeting the formation of an expert panel to set age ratings, instead of platforms doing that themselves, one of the attendees said.</p>

<p>The platforms said they would ensure strong parental controls and "special care would be taken in respect of suitability of the international content", the minutes showed.</p>

<p>Suhasini Maniratnam of the Digital Publisher Content Grievance Council, told the gathering pre-censorship could hurt the industry growth and cost jobs, and that given the high volume of content "there is a need to specifically act" against obscene and vulgar content.</p>

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India has told Netflix, Disney and other streaming services that their content should be independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before being shown online, according to a government document and sources.

India has told Netflix, Disney and other streaming services that their content should be independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before being shown online, according to a government document and sources. The proposal was delivered to the streaming platforms at a June 20 meeting at the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The streaming companies, also referred to as OTT platforms, objected and no decision was reached, according to government minutes of the talks and an industry source who attended. The ministry "highlighted concerns regarding obscene and vulgar content on OTT platforms, as expressed by Members of Parliament, citizen groups, and the general public," said the minutes, which are not public but were seen by Reuters. Netflix and Amazon have become hugely popular in India, which is set to grow into a $7 billion market for the sector by 2027, according to Media Partners Asia. Top Bollywood stars feature in online material, some of which has faced criticism from lawmakers and the public for scenes deemed vulgar or offensive to religious sentiments. Though all films in Indian cinemas are reviewed and certified by a government-appointed board, streamed content is not. Also read : Indian classics Mili, Bawarchi and Koshish to get a modern remake Officials in the meeting asked the industry to consider an independent panel to review content so that unsuitable material could be weeded out, two people who attended said. The industry objected but the officials asked them to consider the idea, they added. The government highlighted the need for a "more proactive approach" to ensure that streaming content, "including international content", aligns with a so-called code of ethics, the minutes showed. That code already mandates providers to exercise caution on content that could incite violence or be sensitive for religious reasons. The meeting was attended by Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Reliance's broadcast unit, Viacom18, and Apple TV. The companies and the ministry did not respond to requests for comments. 'Propagate Vulgarity' The discussions signal growing scrutiny of India's fast-growing streaming market. The proposal also comes as streaming giants protest a government order to add 50-second tobacco health warnings in each piece of content, and two years after India ordered the setting up self-regulatory bodies for complaints about streaming content. Industry executives say India's streaming regulations are among the world's most stringent. Watch : WION Exclusive: Suniel Shetty talks about Bollywood and business × At an April event, when the government agreed to a partnership with Amazon to promote film and television, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said streaming platforms should "not propagate vulgarity and abuse camouflaged as creative expression". Thakur has said complaints about obscene content were increasing and the government was willing to change regulations if need be to address the problem. Indian officials also proposed at the meeting the formation of an expert panel to set age ratings, instead of platforms doing that themselves, one of the attendees said. The platforms said they would ensure strong parental controls and "special care would be taken in respect of suitability of the international content", the minutes showed. Suhasini Maniratnam of the Digital Publisher Content Grievance Council, told the gathering pre-censorship could hurt the industry growth and cost jobs, and that given the high volume of content "there is a need to specifically act" against obscene and vulgar content. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">Human Rights Watch claimed today that Iranian officials prevented scores of Iranian women from accessing the Imam Reza football stadium in Mashhad on March 29, 2022, potentially using excessive force.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">FIFA should utilise its clout with the Iranian government to demand that the country's discriminatory stadium ban be lifted immediately and that abusers be held accountable.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Women were barred from entering the sports stadium in Mashhad, Khorasan province, to attend a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match between Iran and Lebanon. This included those who had apparently already purchased tickets.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">Women gathered in front of the stadium, according to videos shared on social media, and authorities used pepper spray to disperse them.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">According to the semi-official ISNA news agency, 12,500 tickets were sold online, with 2,000 earmarked for women.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">In the match, Iran defeated Lebanon 2-0.</p>

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<p>A win over Iraq in January guaranteed the team a place in the World Cup in Qatar.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">In response to the decision to bar female soccer supporters from attending the match in Mashhad, a video circulating on social media shows hundreds of female soccer fans yelling, "We have an objection."&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">It was not immediately clear who made the decision to block the women from attending the match.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">Khabaronline, an Iranian news website, said that "despite tickets being sold, women are still not allowed to attend the stadium."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">FIFA has long asked that Iran provide guarantees that women will be permitted to compete in World Cup qualifiers in 2022.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, women have been largely barred from attending men's games and other sporting activities in Iran.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">Friday prayer leader in Mashhad Ahmad Alamolhoda, who was selected by the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated he is always opposed women seeing males compete in sports.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">He referred to their presence as "vulgarity."&nbsp;</p>

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Human Rights Watch claimed today that Iranian officials prevented scores of Iranian women from accessing the Imam Reza football stadium in Mashhad on March 29, 2022, potentially using excessive force.

Human Rights Watch claimed today that Iranian officials prevented scores of Iranian women from accessing the Imam Reza football stadium in Mashhad on March 29, 2022, potentially using excessive force. FIFA should utilise its clout with the Iranian government to demand that the country's discriminatory stadium ban be lifted immediately and that abusers be held accountable. Women were barred from entering the sports stadium in Mashhad, Khorasan province, to attend a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match between Iran and Lebanon. This included those who had apparently already purchased tickets. Women gathered in front of the stadium, according to videos shared on social media, and authorities used pepper spray to disperse them. According to the semi-official ISNA news agency, 12,500 tickets were sold online, with 2,000 earmarked for women. In the match, Iran defeated Lebanon 2-0. Mar. 29 - Mashhad, NE #Iran A large number of women protested today because they were banned (despite buying tickets) from entering the stadium where Iran&Lebanon were to compete in a soccer match. According to the mullahs, it's unsuitable for women to watch sports matches. pic.twitter.com/MAF7XC5t9C — Iran News Wire (@IranNW) March 29, 2022 × A win over Iraq in January guaranteed the team a place in the World Cup in Qatar. In response to the decision to bar female soccer supporters from attending the match in Mashhad, a video circulating on social media shows hundreds of female soccer fans yelling, "We have an objection." It was not immediately clear who made the decision to block the women from attending the match. Khabaronline, an Iranian news website, said that "despite tickets being sold, women are still not allowed to attend the stadium." FIFA has long asked that Iran provide guarantees that women will be permitted to compete in World Cup qualifiers in 2022. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, women have been largely barred from attending men's games and other sporting activities in Iran. Friday prayer leader in Mashhad Ahmad Alamolhoda, who was selected by the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated he is always opposed women seeing males compete in sports. He referred to their presence as "vulgarity." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a bizarre incident, a governor in the US has used vulgarity to get even with a singer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jim Justice, Governor, West Virginia told singer Bette Midler to “kiss his dog's hiney" on Thursday. The leader’s comment was in response to a tweet from the singer, who seems to have insulted the people of the state last month.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident happened at the end of the governor's address, where he talked about the state's successes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increase in tourism, as per the West Virginia Gazette. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Republican leader lifted his female bulldog, named Babydog, who was present at the address, and turned the dog to expose her rear end to the audience. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice said, "They told every bad joke in the world about us. Babydog tells Bette Midler and all those out there [to] kiss her hiney.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On December 20, 2021, Midler, in a tweet, had called the people of West Virginia "poor, illiterate and strung out" after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he would vote against his party's Build Back Better plan. Later, Midler had apologised for the comment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet on Friday, Midler responded, "Judging from the&nbsp;rankings, I’d say his dog’s ass would make a better governor than him." Midler claimed West Virginia ranked No 47 overall in the country in rankings, which took into account the state of healthcare, environment, etc. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre incident, a governor in the US has used vulgarity to get even with a singer. Jim Justice, Governor, West Virginia told singer Bette Midler to “kiss his dog's hiney" on Thursday.

In a bizarre incident, a governor in the US has used vulgarity to get even with a singer. Jim Justice, Governor, West Virginia told singer Bette Midler to “kiss his dog's hiney" on Thursday. The leader’s comment was in response to a tweet from the singer, who seems to have insulted the people of the state last month. Also Read: A distraction? New feline addition to White House catches netizens' attention The incident happened at the end of the governor's address, where he talked about the state's successes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increase in tourism, as per the West Virginia Gazette. The Republican leader lifted his female bulldog, named Babydog, who was present at the address, and turned the dog to expose her rear end to the audience. Justice said, "They told every bad joke in the world about us. Babydog tells Bette Midler and all those out there [to] kiss her hiney.” Also Read: US man wrongly serves 20 years in prison, released after twin brother's confession On December 20, 2021, Midler, in a tweet, had called the people of West Virginia "poor, illiterate and strung out" after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia said he would vote against his party's Build Back Better plan. Later, Midler had apologised for the comment. In a tweet on Friday, Midler responded, "Judging from the rankings, I’d say his dog’s ass would make a better governor than him." Midler claimed West Virginia ranked No 47 overall in the country in rankings, which took into account the state of healthcare, environment, etc. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Troubles seem to find US President Joe Biden’s way nowadays. With tensions rife on several fronts like Ukraine, the president seems to have triggered a row at home too. &nbsp;</p>

<p>While answering a question about inflation on Monday, Biden responded to a Fox News reporter with vulgarity. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when the president was in the East Room of the White House for a meeting of his Competition Council. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The panel is focused on changing regulations and enforcing laws to help consumers deal with high prices. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Biden's remarks, several reporters shouted a number of questions in the room. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked about inflation. It is at a nearly 40-year high and seems to be hurting the president's public approval badly. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The network, which Doocy works with, has been critical of Biden. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Doocy asked, "Do you think inflation is a political liability ahead of the midterms?" &nbsp;</p>

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President Bush and President Obama had enough decency to not use vulgarity unlike Donald Trump and Joe Biden.<br />
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I miss the days of having a US president that didn’t lash out like an angry teenager.</p>
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<p>Responding with sarcasm, Biden said, "It's a great asset -- more inflation." Then, he shook his head and added, "What a stupid son of a bitch." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The outrageous comments were captured on video and by his microphone. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Biden is not your favourite dank Youtuber. Calling a journalist a "son of a bitch" was wrong when Trump did it and it is wrong when Biden has done it.The liberals celebrating it as a dunk are showing how partisan their principles are.A sitting US President should show more grace.</p>
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<p>In a subsequent appearance on his network, Doocy laughed it off and jokingly said, "Nobody has fact-checked him yet and said it's not true." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Troubles seem to find US President Joe Biden’s way nowadays. With tensions rife on several fronts like Ukraine, the president seems to have triggered a row at home too.

Troubles seem to find US President Joe Biden’s way nowadays. With tensions rife on several fronts like Ukraine, the president seems to have triggered a row at home too. While answering a question about inflation on Monday, Biden responded to a Fox News reporter with vulgarity. The incident happened when the president was in the East Room of the White House for a meeting of his Competition Council. Also Read: Hard to ignore: US woman finds $3 million lottery prize winning mail in spam folder The panel is focused on changing regulations and enforcing laws to help consumers deal with high prices. After Biden's remarks, several reporters shouted a number of questions in the room. Biden heard calling a journalist a "stupid son of a bitch" after question about inflation. 🇺🇸🗞 Reporter: — "Do you think inflation is a political liability in the midterms?" 🇺🇸 US President Joe Biden: — "It's a great asset — more inflation. What a stupid son of a bitch." pic.twitter.com/zpIHM9NRSG — Ric 🍙 (@RiceKun) January 25, 2022 × Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked about inflation. It is at a nearly 40-year high and seems to be hurting the president's public approval badly. The network, which Doocy works with, has been critical of Biden. Also Read: Cruise ship goes off course, docks in Bahamas. Find out what happened Doocy asked, "Do you think inflation is a political liability ahead of the midterms?" President Biden said this about a reporter: “What a stupid son of a bitch.” President Bush and President Obama had enough decency to not use vulgarity unlike Donald Trump and Joe Biden. I miss the days of having a US president that didn’t lash out like an angry teenager. — 🇺🇸🌊Serena Democrat Patriot 🌊🇺🇸 (@USPatriotSerena) January 25, 2022 × Responding with sarcasm, Biden said, "It's a great asset -- more inflation." Then, he shook his head and added, "What a stupid son of a bitch." If you have any doubt that inflation is a political liability, then you're a stupid son of a bitch who shouldn't be asking the US President questions as a career. — Extremely Stable Genius (@ProbzNotABot) January 25, 2022 × The outrageous comments were captured on video and by his microphone. Biden is not your favourite dank Youtuber. Calling a journalist a "son of a bitch" was wrong when Trump did it and it is wrong when Biden has done it.The liberals celebrating it as a dunk are showing how partisan their principles are.A sitting US President should show more grace. — Shehzad Ghias Shaikh (@Shehzad89) January 25, 2022 × In a subsequent appearance on his network, Doocy laughed it off and jokingly said, "Nobody has fact-checked him yet and said it's not true." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p class="MsoNormal">What was supposed to be a phone call series for Christmas in White House soon became an awkward moment for Joe Biden as a caller blurted out a vulgar anti-Biden slogan.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The phrase 'Let's Go Brandon' is known as a cleaner version of 'F**k you Biden' and has been very popular in Trump supporters since the US election 2020. This phrase has become famous since the time when a television journalist had argued with a race car driver Brandon Brown that a crowd member was actually saying 'Let's go Brandon' when the person was shouting vulgar things.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">The President of the United States (POTUS) and the First Lady (FLOTUS) Jill Biden were on calls for the North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker, which is an annual tradition and follows the progress of Santa’s reindeer-guided sleigh for millions of children around the country.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In this call, a parent named Jared was talking Joe Biden, and towards the end of this call he suddenly blurted out "Merry Christmas and Let's Go Brandon".<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Surprisingly, Biden smiled and responded with the same slogan saying, "Let's go Brandon, I agree". Then, he proceeded to ask the caller if he was in Oregon but the call was disconnected by then.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/christmas-at-charles-dickens-humble-abode-in-london-439703"><strong>WATCH |</strong></a></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">While it is still not clear who the caller was, why did he say the slogan and why did Biden repeat it, Brandon Brown himself has expressed displeasure over his name being used as a slur in an anti-Biden campaign.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I don’t want to be the substitute for a cuss word,"&nbsp;he recently told The New York Times.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The former US President Donald Trump, too, had conducted these annual calls and had created quite some headlines, especially in 2018.</p>

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What was supposed to be a phone call series for Christmas in White House soon became an awkward moment for Joe Biden as a caller blurted out a vulgar anti-Biden slogan.

What was supposed to be a phone call series for Christmas in White House soon became an awkward moment for Joe Biden as a caller blurted out a vulgar anti-Biden slogan. The phrase 'Let's Go Brandon' is known as a cleaner version of 'F**k you Biden' and has been very popular in Trump supporters since the US election 2020. This phrase has become famous since the time when a television journalist had argued with a race car driver Brandon Brown that a crowd member was actually saying 'Let's go Brandon' when the person was shouting vulgar things. Also read | Christmas 2021: 5 easy cake recipes to try at home this festive season The President of the United States (POTUS) and the First Lady (FLOTUS) Jill Biden were on calls for the North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker, which is an annual tradition and follows the progress of Santa’s reindeer-guided sleigh for millions of children around the country. In this call, a parent named Jared was talking Joe Biden, and towards the end of this call he suddenly blurted out "Merry Christmas and Let's Go Brandon". Surprisingly, Biden smiled and responded with the same slogan saying, "Let's go Brandon, I agree". Then, he proceeded to ask the caller if he was in Oregon but the call was disconnected by then. WATCH | While it is still not clear who the caller was, why did he say the slogan and why did Biden repeat it, Brandon Brown himself has expressed displeasure over his name being used as a slur in an anti-Biden campaign. "I don’t want to be the substitute for a cuss word," he recently told The New York Times. The former US President Donald Trump, too, had conducted these annual calls and had created quite some headlines, especially in 2018. (With inputs from agencies)

Caller says 'Let's Go Brandon' to Biden on annual Christmas calls

Pakistan has banned TikTok for the third time in 9 months. The authorities say the app is spreading 'immorality' & 'vulgarity'. But, the real motive behind Pakistan's decision may be different. Watch this report by Palki Sharma to find out.

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