A tragic incident involving minors has reignited concerns over children’s online safety, gaming addiction and emotional isolation, highlighting the need for parental involvement, awareness and healthier digital boundaries.

When online games turn deadly: What Ghaziabad sisters’ tragedy tells us about dark side of online gaming addiction

The Indian government has blocked 242 illegal betting links, taking the total shutdowns to over 7,800, as enforcement ramps up under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

'Protecting youth, curbing financial and social harm': India blocks 242 illegal betting sites as online gaming crackdown intensifies

A recent study reveals that excessive gaming among children can negatively impact their growth and development. Experts warn that prolonged screen time may affect physical health, sleep patterns, and mental well-being, urging parents to monitor gaming habits and encourage balanced routines that include physical activity and social interaction.


Excessive Gaming Hurts Child Growth: Study

Why Are Top Cricketers Under ED Scanner? | 1xBet Betting Scandal EXPLAINED

World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh. Former teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, and Shikhar Dhawan. All under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate in a high-stakes probe into 1xBet, an illegal online betting app banned in India. We break down the entire case, including the government's crackdown, the new online gaming law and why more big names from Bollywood and cricket are being summoned.



Why Are Top Cricketers Under ED Scanner? | 1xBet Betting Scandal EXPLAINED

The Union Cabinet has cleared the Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, setting the stage for what could be the most sweeping crackdown yet on India’s booming online gaming sector.


Online gaming tabled in Lok Sabha: India's crackdown on real-money gaming

India News: Online game providers are required to display pop-up messages when a player plays continuously for longer than an hour, and such messages must appear every 30 minutes

Pro Gamers approach court against Tamil Nadu govt’s 12-5 am online gaming ban

India news: The ministry also cautioned the public against engaging with offshore gaming platforms, even though many Bollywood celebrities and cricketers, besides social media influencers, are found to be endorsing these platforms.

GST crackdown: 357 illegal gaming websites blocked, 2,400 bank accounts frozen

China: Husband brutally beats and blinds wife for not topping up his online gaming account

A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering mostly to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesia’s capital.

Indonesia arrests former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming

Addicted to online gaming, Indian man kills mother to claim life insurance money

Online gaming companies in India asked to pay $12 billion for tax evasion: Report

Online gaming companies will impose a 28% GST on the entire amount of bets starting on October 1. Additionally, offshore platforms operating in India will need to register for GST.

India | 28% GST on online gaming: Gaming platforms to be GST registered from October 1

India: Online gaming companies to collect 28% on full bet value

There seems to be some relief for India's online gaming industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, the taxes will be levied on funds deposited to pay online games.

Big update on India's online gaming sector

India: 28 per cent GST on online gaming to stay; will be reviewed after 6 months of roll-out

With the government imposing a 28% GST on online gaming, the industry is staring at an uncertain future. It says that the new tax policy will limit the ability to invest in new games, impact cash flows, and negatively impact business expansion. Experts have called for a comprehensive and transparent regulatory framework after consultations and deliberations from the industry. Vikram Chandra speaks to Ashneer Grover, Founder, and CEO of Crickpe, Dev Rana, Co-Founder of Humans of Football, and former executive director of RBI, Deepali Pant Joshi on the implications of the GST council’s announcements and what the gaming industry wants from the government only on The India Story.

Online gaming: Navigating the GST burden | The India Story

India: GST Council slashes tax on major items, hikes rate to 28% on online gaming

India's online gaming industry is blazing through to ‘advanced levels’. The government is planning to ban three types of online games. The move comes amid a rise in cases of online gaming addiction.

What are the three kinds of online games that the Government of India plans to ban?

This Chinese teen spent her family's life savings of $64,000 on mobile games. Know what happened

India: Online gaming wins below Rs 100 will not attract TDS

We get you an interview with the head of an Indian gaming platform. He decodes the new rules designed to govern online games in India and shares a lot more.

Online betting vs Fantasy games: How are they different? | Tech It Out

Indian govt tightens screws on online gaming, bans betting and wagering

In India, as concerns are rising over the addictiveness of games and as patchy state laws disrupt business, India has proposed a self-regulatory body for the online gaming industry. The country has issued draft amendments yesterday.

World Business Watch: India proposes self-regulatory body for online gaming industry

The Indian government is set to commence public consultation for online gaming with a self regulatory body (SRO) responsible to certify what is permitted as an online gaming intermediary in the country.

WION Fineprint: Indian govt mulls regularising online gaming

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