India, July 25 -- The Centre has reportedly banned 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms and websites, including ALTT, ULLU, Big Shots App, Desiflix and Boomex, among others, for allegedly hosting obscene, vulgar and 'pornographic' content.

A Storyboard18 report said that the government directed intermediaries to remove or block access to illegal content under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the IT Rules, 2021.

The order, dated July 23, 2025, directs Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block 25 OTT platforms and websites that were found violating these rules.

Other banned OTT platforms include Navarasa Lite, Gulab App, Kangan App, Bull App, Jalva App, Wow Entertainment, Look Entertainment, Hitprime, Feneo, ShowX, Sol Talkies, Adda...