online-piracy

Govt directs takedown of 7,393 piracy URLs, including 4,996 Telegram channels

Government Orders Takedown of Over 7,000 Piracy URLs Including Telegram Channels?blur=25

The MIB also outlined the institutional mechanism it has established to tackle online film piracy

Imran Fazal Aug 5, 2026 12:31 PM

Broadcasters back MIB's Telegram crackdown, say intermediary rules must evolve with piracy

Broadcasters Support MIB's Action Against Telegram Piracy Practices?blur=25

The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy

Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM

MIB directs Telegram to curb online piracy, warns of legal action for non-compliance

telegram?blur=25

According to the notification, infringing activities on Telegram include the unauthorised copying, hosting, streaming, distribution and sharing of cinematograph films

e4m Staff Jul 4, 2026 4:16 PM