Eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan were allegedly spreading disinformation related to India`s national security, foreign relations and public order. The blocked YouTube channels had over 114 crore views; and 85.73 lakh subscribers and the content was being monetised, an official statement said.

The High Court, on August 17, dismissed Hussain`s plea challenging a trial court order directing the Delhi Police to register an FIR against him, saying there was no perversity in the 2018 order, and vacated its earlier interim order staying the operation