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Delhi HC shuts down 45 rogue streaming sites backing Warner Bros, Netflix

The Court granted a dynamic+ injunction, allowing for not just the blocking of current infringing websites, but also any future mirror or alphanumeric variations of 45 rogue streaming sites

Indian filmmaker accuses Netflix of copying his movie for Squid Game series

Filmmaker, Soham Shah, sued Netflix in federal court in New York on Friday, alleging that the show is a blatant rip-off of his Hindi-language film Luck

ANI files case against Netflix overuse of footage in 'IC-814' web series

News agency ANI has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of web series "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack" for using their content without authorisation

Netflix India content head meets I&B secretary over IC-814 series row

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has stirred controversy with a section of viewers

Netflix India summoned over web series 'IC 814' on 1999 Hijacking

What happened during IC-814 hijack? The focus of Netflix's new series

On December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked en route from Kathmandu to Delhi. This was India's last hijacking. Read on to find out more

I&B Ministry summons content head of Netflix content over IC-814 series row

The government has summoned the content head of OTT platform Netflix over the series 'IC-814 -- The Kandahar Hijack', which has triggered a row over depiction of hijackers. Official sources said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has summoned the content head of Netflix India on Tuesday, seeking an explanation on the allegedly contentious aspects of the OTT series. The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators. BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya said the hijackers of IC-814 were dreaded terrorists, who acquired aliases to hide their Muslim identities. "Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, legitimised their criminal intent, by furthering their non-Muslim names," Malviya posted on X. "Decades later, people will think Hindus hijacked IC-814," he said. "Left's agenda to whitewash the crimes of Pakistani terrorists, all Muslims, served. This is the power

Apple-Bharti Airtel sign deal, streaming svcs rise in content hungry India

Apple signed a content deal with Indian telecoms operator Bharti Airtel late in its push for a larger slice of the country's $28 billion entertainment market

Olympics have gap that streaming platform Netflix is trying to fill: Report

Just as Drive to Survive forged a deeper connection between fans and Formula 1 auto racing, the IOC hopes these projects will pique awareness and interest among a new generation of Olympics fans

Squid Game Season 2 release date out, Season 3 coming in 2025 on Netflix

Squid Game Season 2 coming: Netflix confirms the release date of its much-awaited Korean series Squid Game, announcing the second and final seasons

NCPCR summons Netflix over sexually explicit content available to minors

The apex child rights body NCPCR has summoned Netflix officials next Monday for allegedly showing "sexually explicit content" on its platform that is accessible to minors. No immediate reaction was available from Netflix on the matter. In a letter to Netflix officials on Tuesday, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said "unrestricted accessibility of explicit content" on Netflix to minors constitutes a violation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act-2012. The NCPCR said it had written to Netflix earlier in June on the same matter but no response was received. "Now, therefore, the commission in pursuance of the functions and powers (under) order Section 14 of CPCR Act 2005 requires you to appear in person physically before the commission along with the details of the action taken in this matter at 1500 hours on July 29, 2024," the letter said.

India becomes third country in revenue per cent growth for Netflix in Q2

Propelled by the popularity of titles such as Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, The Great Indian Kapil Show and Amar Singh Chamkila, India has emerged as the third country in revenue per cent growth for streaming service Netflix in its second quarter. The streamer released its second quarter earnings for 2024 on Thursday and Indian content seems to have made significant strides this year alongside popular international shows such as Bridgerton 3, Baby Reindeer, Korean drama Queen of Tears and films such as Hit Man and Under Paris. India and the UK have had especially strong slates this year, according to the streamer. In Q2, India was the second and third country in terms of paid net adds and revenue per cent growth, respectively due to the success of titles like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, which had 15 million views to become the streamer's biggest Indian drama series ever. Imtiaz Ali-directed biopic Amar Singh Chamkila with 8.3 million views was another

India hooked to Netflix's content; subscribers and revenue surge in Q2 CY24

The success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' and Imtiaz Ali's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' were among the key titles Netflix credited for its recent growth in Indian market

Netflix beats subscriber targets in Q2; remains cautious on ad growth

While the subscriber gains topped analyst predictions of 5 million, Netflix issued cautious guidance for the third quarter

The Perfect Couple trailer is out, Ishaan Khatter makes a cameo appearance

The trailer of the mystery drama series 'The Perfect Couple' is out. Based on Elin Hilderbrand's 2018 novel, it is set to premiere on September 5, 2024

Srikanth OTT Release: When & Where To Watch Rajkummar Rao's Film Online?

The movie documents the inspiring life of the visually challenged 'Srikanth' who defeated his obstacles and became one of the successful CEOs; the real life story had hit theatres on 10th May, 2024

Netflix to discontinue basic ad-free subscription plan in these countries

In India, Netflix still lists the basic plan, priced at Rs 199, which allows users to stream at 720p resolution on one device at a time

'Boycott Netflix' trends on X ahead of the release of Junaid Khan's Maharaj

Junaid Khan (son of Aamir Khan) is making his debut with Netflix's Maharaj. However, before its release, hashtags like 'Boycott Netflix' and 'Ban Maharaj' are trending on the social media

Kota Factory 3 trailer: Jitendra Kumar returns as Jeetu Bhaiya. Watch!

The trailer of the black-and-white series highlights the escalating pressure on Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) aspirants to succeed, cope with setbacks, and prepare for their futures

Netflix tests biggest TV app revamp in 10 yrs to enhance viewing experience

The video streaming pioneer wants to increase the time that viewers spend on the app to help retain customers and draw subscribers to its new, lower cost plans with advertising