Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groups

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In a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash from digital firms and broadcasters alike. They worry about the implications of rules that could disproportionately affect OTT platforms and digital news sites, which currently abide by IT regulations without the necessity of licenses.