Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Indian Government Bans Apps for Objectionable Content
The Indian government has blocked 24 apps and websites because they were showing content that is considered inappropriate or against the law.
These apps and websites were found to be hosting content that is obscene or sexually explicit.
The government told internet providers to stop people in India from accessing these websites, citing violations of various laws related to online content.
This action aims to regulate the content available to the public and enforce digital ethics.
The Indian government has banned 24 apps and websites.
These platforms were displaying objectionable and potentially pornographic content.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) issued the directive to ISPs.
The apps and websites violated several Indian laws, including the IT Act.
ISPs have been instructed to block public access to the specified platforms.
- Who
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) issued the ban.
- What
- The Indian government banned 24 apps and websites for displaying objectionable content.
- When
- The ban was ordered on July 25, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The apps and websites were found to be in violation of Indian laws regarding obscene content and online ethics.
- Banned Apps/Websites
- ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots App, Desiflix, Boomex, etc. (24 total)
- Issuing Body
- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB)
- Reason for Ban
- Objectionable content and violations of Indian law
- Laws Violated
- IT Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Indecent Representation of Women Act
- Action Taken
- ISPs ordered to block access
