The search results for "github iptv indian paid channels" are filled with scams. Here is how to identify a fake:

These repositories provide M3U playlists for Indian channels that are officially free or public. iptv-org/iptv

Rahul whispered, “Yeah, Dad. Let’s pay.”

To understand the phenomenon, one must first understand the platform. GitHub is the world’s largest hosting service for software development. It is designed to host "m3u" playlists and XML Electronic Program Guides (EPGs)—file formats that are essentially text documents telling media players where to stream video content. In theory, these files are neutral tools. However, in practice, users across the globe upload and share playlists that contain links to pirated streams of premium Indian television channels. From Star Sports and Sony TV to niche regional channels like Sun TV or Zee Marathi, these repositories act as a bridge between illicit streaming servers and the end-user’s media player, such as VLC or the IPTV Smarters app.