Disney-owned Hotstar removes John Oliver episode that criticized PM Modi. Image via Deccan Herald.
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Disney India removes Modi-critical John Oliver episode

Hotstar, the Disney-owned platform with the largest on-demand video streaming service in India, has removed the latest episode of HBO's "Late Night with John Oliver" due to its criticism of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The episode is available on HBO's own streaming service in India, where more than 4 million have watched it.

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Fri Feb 28 - TechCrunch

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