India, May 2 -- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti has reportedly underscored the need for further regulating online content.

Speaking at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai, Lahoti reportedly pitched for a common regulation to regulate linear and digital content delivery mechanisms.

As per The Hindu businessline, he raised concerns over how traditional media and cable was governed by strict legislation while digital media merely had self-regulation.

"There is a clear difference between the manner in which the linear content and digital content are regulated. While self-regulation applies to digital content, the linear content is regulated by the Cable Television Regulati...