India's revised TV, radio draft rules ease some concerns but leave OTT, sports uplinking unresolved

India's revised draft rules for television and radio services address some industry concerns but leave questions over OTT and FAST streaming unresolved, media executives said. The ministry has invited comments by October 2. The draft defines linear programming and IPTV over closed networks but does not exclude open-internet services from terrestrial transmission. Broadcasters are also examining a five-breach renewal threshold, graded civil penalties, and potential overlaps with telecom regulations. Some issues were resolved, including removing a disability act reference and a satellite change fee. However, temporary live sports uplinking remains a concern, with industry seeking simpler intimation-based mechanisms to avoid friction, especially as India bids to host major events.