The Telangana government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to pass a resolution urging the Centre to reduce the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 21 years, chief minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Saturday.

Telangana CM: Lower minimum age to contest Lok Sabha elections to 21 

Political tensions intensified in Delhi after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marched towards Lok Kalyan Marg and staged a protest over alleged police action against students during the CJP demonstration. Amid the standoff, Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi and urged him to end the protest. The developments have added a fresh political dimension to the growing debate over student protests and government accountability.

Rahul Gandhi leads protest outside PM's residence

The Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on Thursday despite uproar by opposition leaders in the House, which was cleared through a voice vote. The approval of the legislation in the Upper House was announced by Deputy Chairman Harivansh, along with subsequently adjourned proceedings for 10 minutes.&nbsp;The bill was introduced by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, which seeks to prohibit all types of online money games while encouraging eSports and online social gaming. The Upper House passed the legislation after turning down amendments suggested by the opposition, as per the HT report.&nbsp;The Online Gaming Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha a day earlier.&nbsp;While tabling the bill in the Upper House, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, " The money-gaming addiction is like drug addiction. The powerful people behind online money games will challenge the decision in courts. They will run social media campaigns against this ban. We have seen the impact of games and how the money is used to support terror."<h3>Which types of games are covered in the 'Online Gaming Bill'</h3>An online money game is played by an individual by depositing money in the belief of winning money or making a profit. The bill prohibits all online betting and gambling (satta and jua) activities, which include online fantasy sports to online gambling (Rummy, Poker and other card games) and online lotteries, according to a report by NDTV.&nbsp;Advertising of these online games can attract imprisonment up to two years and/or a fine up to Rs 50 lakh. If someone is found doing financial transactions related to these games, then it can lead to imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. And those who will be caught repeating the same offences will attract increased penalties of fines up to Rs 2 crore and three to five years' imprisonment.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/online-gaming-bill-2025-how-much-money-do-people-lose-every-year-to-money-games-1755695142623">Online Gaming Bill 2025: How much money do people lose every year to money games?</a>&nbsp;

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the bill to prohibit all types of online money games while encouraging eSports and online social gaming.

The Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on Thursday despite uproar by opposition leaders in the House, which was cleared through a voice vote. The approval of the legislation in the Upper House was announced by Deputy Chairman Harivansh, along with subsequently adjourned proceedings for 10 minutes. The bill was introduced by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, which seeks to prohibit all types of online money games while encouraging eSports and online social gaming. The Upper House passed the legislation after turning down amendments suggested by the opposition, as per the HT report. The Online Gaming Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha a day earlier. While tabling the bill in the Upper House, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said, " The money-gaming addiction is like drug addiction. The powerful people behind online money games will challenge the decision in courts. They will run social media campaigns against this ban. We have seen the impact of games and how the money is used to support terror." Which types of games are covered in the 'Online Gaming Bill' An online money game is played by an individual by depositing money in the belief of winning money or making a profit. The bill prohibits all online betting and gambling (satta and jua) activities, which include online fantasy sports to online gambling (Rummy, Poker and other card games) and online lotteries, according to a report by NDTV. Advertising of these online games can attract imprisonment up to two years and/or a fine up to Rs 50 lakh. If someone is found doing financial transactions related to these games, then it can lead to imprisonment for up to three years and/or a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. And those who will be caught repeating the same offences will attract increased penalties of fines up to Rs 2 crore and three to five years' imprisonment. Also read: Online Gaming Bill 2025: How much money do people lose every year to money games?

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the bill to prohibit all types of online money games while encouraging eSports and online social gaming.

Rajya Sabha passes 'Online Gaming Bill' by voice vote amid opposition uproar

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with some of the top online gamers in India on Thursday. Watch to know more.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: PM Modi targets young voters via online games

With India gearing up for a monumental two-month-long election, the nation's economy is feeling the surge. From textile factories in temple town Mathura to bustling markets in Delhi, the demand for election merchandise is skyrocketing.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Indian election merchandise demand skyrockets

There was a major security breach during Zero Hour in Parliament at 1.02 pm on Wednesday after two men, both carrying smoke canisters emitting an as yet unidentified yellow smoke, jumped from the visitors' gallery and ran into the Lok Sabha chamber.

Security breach in Parliament as two persons jump into Lok Sabha

In a significant legislative move, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (December 6) two bills amending key laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

India: Lok Sabha Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill

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