The move aims to combat online piracy
Aug 07, 2026
03:43 pm
What's the storyIn a major crackdown on film piracy, the Indian government has ordered the blocking of 7,393 URLs.
This includes a staggering 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites.
The government has blocked 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites to combat film piracy, sparking discussions on its potential impact on stabilizing OTT subscription costs.
The move aims to combat online piracy
Aug 07, 2026
03:43 pm
What's the storyIn a major crackdown on film piracy, the Indian government has ordered the blocking of 7,393 URLs.
This includes a staggering 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites.

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