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Long legal battle looms as govt pushes online gaming ban

The Bill stems from legitimate concerns of addiction, financial distress, fraud, and even the misuse of platforms for money laundering…

Updated: August 23, 2025 12:57 IST

Dream11 parent launches ‘Dream Money’ app for gold, SIP and FD investments after ending paid contests

What is Dream Money? Dream11 parent launches new finance app for gold, SIPs and FD investment

Through Dream Money, users can invest in gold or set up a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) starting at just Rs…

August 23, 2025 10:16 IST

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‘Support PM Modi’s ambition of…’: Dream11 stops all paid contests, says ‘see you in second innings’

“With this passion, belief, and the spirit of Made in India, for India, by Indians, we became the largest fantasy…

Updated: August 22, 2025 22:45 IST

India's Gaming Shift: Esports Emerges as a Mainstream Contender. (Image Source: Reuters)

Esports charts growth path with gaming Bill backing

With a new regulatory framework that formally separates it from gambling, India’s esports industry is poised for significant growth and…

August 22, 2025 20:07 IST

The Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed by the Centre earlier this week, seeks to curb addiction, financial distress, and social harm attributed to real-money gaming platforms.

‘Darkest day for poker in India’: PokerBaazi suspends real money gaming

He assured players that pending rakebacks would be settled and wallets would remain accessible for withdrawals. Singh, who has been…

August 22, 2025 15:36 IST

Calling the moment a “defining juncture” for the industry, the company stated, “The choices we make today will shape how government and industry collaborate, how young entrepreneurs dream, and how global investors continue to believe in Indian innovation.”

‘The best is yet to come’: WinZO bows to new online gaming rules, withdraws impacted offerings

Company says it will “continue to build, innovate, and represent India on the global stage”

August 22, 2025 13:35 IST

India's Online Gaming Ban and the Perils of Unregulated Wealth. (Image Source: X)

Leading money gaming firms start winding down operations

Dream Sports is expected to shift focus to other arms such as FanCode, DreamSetGo, Dream Game Studios and investments like…

Updated: August 22, 2025 10:22 IST

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Is Dream 11 still Team India’s sponsor? BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia weighs in

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, puts a blanket ban on all real-money gaming platforms.

Updated: August 22, 2025 09:05 IST

Online Gaming Bill 2025: PM Modi hails legislation, says ‘it will promote e-sports’ and ‘save from online money games’

PM Modi hails Online Gaming Bill as push for e-sports, says it will ‘save from harmful effects of money games’

The Rajya Sabha cleared the bill on Thursday, a day after its smooth passage in the Lok Sabha, despite protests…

August 22, 2025 07:18 IST

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Online Gaming Bill forces Zupee to exit real-money segment; keeps free games live for 150 million users

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed ‘The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill’ amid protests and sloganeering by the Opposition.

August 21, 2025 22:43 IST

Sledgehammer approach

Stringent regulation would have been a more prudent strategy than an outright ban on real money games.

August 21, 2025 22:32 IST

To ban or not to ban?

India’s new legislation to ban online gaming for money is a strategic move aimed at protecting vulnerable citizens from financial…

August 21, 2025 22:16 IST

India’s Online Gaming Law and the Lessons of Regulatory History. (Image Source: Freepik)

Time to innovate

The newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which proposes a blanket ban on real-money gaming, has…

August 21, 2025 22:07 IST

Dream11 to Byju’s – Are Indian cricket teams’ major sponsors struggling with a jersey jinx?

From Sahara to Byju’s, the list of sponsors is dotted with stories of boom followed by bust, raising questions about…

Updated: August 22, 2025 09:33 IST

Online Gaming Bill 2025: How it could impact platforms like Dream11, MyTeam11 and RummyCircle

The Indian Parliament has formally passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving…

Updated: August 22, 2025 11:06 IST

Dream11 to shut down core real-money gaming business, says report; What’s next for it?

The company may also explore new areas to try its might including in abroad, something that Mobile Premier League (MPL)…

Updated: August 21, 2025 21:02 IST

Gaming Bill's Dual Impact: A Boost for Esports, a Threat to Real Money Gaming. (Image Source: Reuters)

Experts warn Online Gaming Bill could revive satta market, hurt digital economy

The new gaming bill in India creates a significant divide in the digital entertainment landscape. While it promises to legitimize…

Updated: August 21, 2025 19:43 IST

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‘We agree on a lot more than I thought’: Key takeaways from Trump’s surprisingly warm meeting with Zohran Mamdani

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Trump and New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani put aside weeks of heated campaign rhetoric and struck a surprisingly friendly tone…

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Amazon layoffs: Engineers worst hit despite push for ‘faster innovation’; more than 1800 lose jobs

A memo sent out to employees last month confirmed that Amazon would be “reducing in some areas and hiring in…

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Target sustained double-digit growth: Irda chief Ajay Seth to insurers

“Growth has been in single digits. But in a country with a (large) young population, the growth has to be…

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‘Defence, energy, trade’: PM Modi meets Australian PM, pledges deeper strategic cooperation

PM Modi and PM Albanese pledge to deepen India-Australia ties at the G20 in Johannesburg.

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November 22, 2025 07:22 IST

Five years on, 4 labour codes come into effect; rules expected in a week, says official

Overhaul of workforce governance consolidates 29 laws.

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Cough syrup tragedy: Probe focuses on contaminated solvent after 24 child deaths

The three health and drug safety officials from Tamil Nadu state told Reuters they believe the solvent used to make…

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Trump, speaking in the Oval Office after a meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, repeated that he had…

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US reviews possible approval for Nvidia’s H200 sales to China

The Commerce Department, which oversees U.S. export controls, is reviewing a change to its policy of barring sales of such…

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US News

November 22, 2025 06:02 IST

India Inc’s Order Book Swells: 7 Companies Win Deals Worth Nearly ₹5,000 Crore in 7 Days

The Order Book Update: 7 stocks, 7 days, and deals worth Rs 5,000 crore

Seven Indian companies secured new orders worth nearly ₹5,000 crore this week across defence, clean energy and infrastructure. Here’s the…

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November 22, 2025 06:00 IST

2026 Watchlist: 3 high-performing multi-cap Mutual funds

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