Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial t
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, is the result of over three years of industry engagement. The bill aims to foster growth in India's gaming sector while mitigating its harmful social impacts.
The Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday about online gaming encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them.
Internet in Balochistan has been suspended until August 31 to curb armed groups' communication, disrupting education, businesses, and media. The move faces criticism from students, entrepreneurs, journalists, and human rights groups, who call it a violation of civil liberties and harmful to
In a written reply submitted in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that freedom of expression, including creative freedom, is protected under Article 19 of the Constitution. However, to address the negative effects of harmful content, the g
A U.S. appeals court upheld a lower court ruling limiting President Donald Trump's asylum ban at the Mexico border. The court said Trump overstepped legal authority, but allowed parts of the policy to remain. The ACLU had challenged the ban, calling it harmful to migrants fleeing danger.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney criticised new U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports, calling them unfair and harmful. He reaffirmed Canada's commitment to CUSMA, vowed to protect Canadian industries, and promised stronger local investment and trade diversification while continuing efforts to
As the world celebrates the International anti-drug day today, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami reminded the harms of drug consumption and said that drug addiction not only affects the mental and physical condition of a person, but also hinders the progress of the families
New Delhi [India], June 6: On the occasion of World Environment Day, organisations across India are reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability through impactful actions and long-term vision. This year's global theme, "Beat Plastic Pollution," highlights the urgent need to r
New Delhi [India], June 5: Tired? Stressed? Fatigued? You are not alone - our lifestyles are extremely taxing on our bodies and minds alike. Headaches, bad sleep and stress are the unfortunate hallmarks of fast-moving modern life. Active ingredients that are found in the Nuubu foot patch are
A school student has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting the harmful effects of airborne dust generated during street sweeping and its impact on public health. The petition states that the widespread feeding and proliferation of pigeons across Delhi-NCR result in exce