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Real money games out, esports in: Online Gaming Bill passed, know 5 key points

India, Aug. 20 -- The Lok Sabha passed the bill to ban online gaming involving real money - citing instances of gambling addiction, money laundering and financial frauds - on Wednesday. The Promotion... Read More


Real money games out, esports in: Online Gaming Bill explained in 5 points

India, Aug. 20 -- India has moved a legislation to ban online gaming involving real money due to rising instances of gambling addiction, money laundering and financial frauds. The Promotion and Regul... Read More


Regulate gaming by all means, but drop the plan to ban 'real-money games'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The move to regulate online gaming makes sense, but the proposal to ban any game with a monetary dimension is a total mistake. For one, it violates personal liberty and the free... Read More


"Masterstroke in bad policy making": Priyank Kharge tears into Centre over Online Gaming Bill

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- As the Centre is slated to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha to prohibit online money gaming today, Congress leader Priyank Kharge termed it as yet another "knee-jerk" move, warn... Read More


Nigerian basketball player dies during training

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The University of the Philippines (UP) community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of their Nigerian basketball player, Israel Osamudiame Friday. As reporte... Read More


'Spirit' of Mumbai: Video of Mumbaikars drinking in knee-deep water sparks amusement

India, Aug. 20 -- Heavy rain continued to disrupt normal life in Mumbai on Wednesday - but one video shows how even a red alert can't interfere with the daily routine of Mumbaikars. Over the last two ... Read More


Online gaming bodies urge Amit Shah's intervention as Centre prepares to introduce new regulation Bill

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- India's online gaming bodies have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to intervene against any move for a blanket ban on real money games, even as the government... Read More


Online Gaming Bill a significant legislation aimed at regulating online gaming: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, is a significant bill aimed at regulating online gaming, recognising its growing importa... Read More


"AI not a technology but an opportunity to dream big": Raghav Chadha demands free subscription of advanced AI tools

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday demanded the government to provide free subscription of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Clau... Read More


Online gaming ban: Startups prepare Supreme Court challenge

NEW DELHI, Aug. 20 -- India's online gaming startups are preparing to take the Centre to court after the government unveiled a sweeping ban that could wipe out their businesses overnight. The looming ... Read More