Online gaming

‘Money laundering big threat to Indian online gaming and digital economy’

Money laundering is often done by using illicit funds to purchase in-game currency/items or to play a game. Alternatively, they may create user accounts using stolen credit cards or hacked credentials to make these transactions.

25 October 2024, 02:44 IST

‘Money laundering big threat to Indian online gaming and digital economy’

25 October 2024, 02:44 IST

Revenue collection rises over 400% since levy of 28% GST on online gaming

Briefing media on the decisions taken at the 54th meeting of the GST Council, Sitharaman said the status on revenue collection from casinos, online gaming and horse races after six months of implementation of 28 per cent GST was presented to the Council.

09 September 2024, 16:38 IST

Revenue collection rises over 400% since levy of 28% GST on online gaming

09 September 2024, 16:38 IST

India lacks standardised age-rating framework for video games: AIGDF report

The amended IT Rules 2021 require applying measures to safeguard children, including classifying online games through age-rating mechanisms, but the rules are yet to be executed.

27 August 2024, 17:13 IST

India lacks standardised age-rating framework for video games: AIGDF report

27 August 2024, 17:13 IST

Mobile-game-addicted man ends life after failing to repay debts

Employed as a contract worker in a private mining company, Lincon had allegedly incurred financial losses amounting to several lakhs of rupees while playing online games on his mobile phone.

12 August 2024, 21:24 IST

Mobile-game-addicted man ends life after failing to repay debts

12 August 2024, 21:24 IST

Concerned over violent online games, NCP member urges government to regulate content

Many of these games contain themes unsuitable to small children, such as wanton violence, foul language, substance abuse, sexual content, gender stereotypes, and disregard for law, she noted.

06 August 2024, 10:31 IST

Concerned over violent online games, NCP member urges government to regulate content

06 August 2024, 10:31 IST

PM-Gamers Meet | Payal Dhare defied gender norms to win accolades, become India's leading female gamer

Since 2021, Payal has been making significant strides in the gaming world, securing multiple awards as a content creator and streamer at prestigious events.

14 April 2024, 09:24 IST

PM-Gamers Meet | Payal Dhare defied gender norms to win accolades, become India's leading female gamer

14 April 2024, 09:24 IST

Gaming industry doesn't require regulation, PM says in interaction with top gamers

In a free-wheeling interaction with top Indian online gamers on a host of issues about the future as well as the challenges before the e-gaming industry, the prime minister posed questions to the gamers while trying his hands at some of the games.

13 April 2024, 14:12 IST

Gaming industry doesn't require regulation, PM says in interaction with top gamers

13 April 2024, 14:12 IST

Gaming | Advertising is evolving with player privacy in mind

What sets in-game advertising apart is its unparalleled targeting capabilities. By leveraging player data, advertisers can deliver tailored experiences that resonate deeply.

06 April 2024, 05:16 IST

Gaming | Advertising is evolving with player privacy in mind

06 April 2024, 05:16 IST

28% GST on online gaming companies: SC transfers to itself all pleas pending in 9 HCs

Numerous online gaming companies, including Gameskraft, Dream 11, Games 24x7, and others, have lodged appeals before the Supreme Court challenging the GST imposition.

05 April 2024, 14:26 IST

28% GST on online gaming companies: SC transfers to itself all pleas pending in 9 HCs

05 April 2024, 14:26 IST

SC transfers to itself pleas from 9 HCs on imposition of 28% GST on e-gaming firms

Many online gaming firms like Dream 11, Games 24x7, and Head Digital Works had moved the top court challenging the GST imposition.

05 April 2024, 09:56 IST

SC transfers to itself pleas from 9 HCs on imposition of 28% GST on e-gaming firms

05 April 2024, 09:56 IST