New Delhi, May 8 -- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued advisory to advisory to publishers of online curated content, OTT platforms, media streaming platforms, and intermediaries regarding the hosting of content having its origins in Pakistan.

According to advisory issued, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which lay down 'Code of Ethics', should be adhered and followed by publishers.

The 'Code of Ethics' mandate publishers to exercise caution while hosting the content which affects the sovereignty and integrity and threatens, endangers or jeopardises the security of India. Also the content which is detrimental to India's friendly relations with foreign co...