Speaking with ANI, he cited instances of farmers, labourers, and online gamers taking their lives. He pointed to the easily accessible pesticide Paraquat ("Gaddi Mandu") as a major factor, stating that even small amounts can be fatal.
A 14-year-old boy died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, a police officer said on Wednesday, adding that preliminary investigations revealed that the boy took the extreme step allegedly after his parents stopped him from playing an online game.
Nimish Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Trans-Hindon, on Thursday stated that the three minor girls who died in Ghaziabad, after jumping off the 9th floor of their residential building, were clearly influenced by Korean culture.
New Delhi [India], September 15: In a landmark development for the Indian esports industry, the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF) has officially been granted membership in the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and International Esports Federation (IESF). With this recognition, SOGF will
New Delhi, [India], September 11: On 20th August 2025, Lok Sabha cleared the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aimed at banning real-money online games in light of rising concerns around gambling addiction, money laundering, and financial fraud. The bill sets a progressiv
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 28: Fans of India's iconic online game - BGMI, can unlock today's exclusive reward, the Rock Star Backpack. With its striking design, this backpack is perfect for those who want their presence felt both in battle and in the spotlight. Each code is limite
Post announcement related to the discontinuation of Real-Money Gaming (RMG) services in light of recent regulatory developments under the Online Gaming Act, Probo urges its users to promptly withdraw any remaining balance and complete their KYC (Know Your Customer) verification in case they
According to Majumdar, the bill addresses instances where youths have lost substantial amounts of money in online games, even resorting to suicide due to financial losses.
In the just-introduced Bill to regulate online gaming in India, there will be no punishment for those playing online games; it is only the service providers, advertisers, promoters, and those who financially support such games will face the consequences.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 19: BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), India's leading online game, is dropping fresh redeem codes for fans nationwide. Today's star reward is the Red Football Uniform, letting you hit the field in style before diving back into the action. Each code is l
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 11: KRAFTON India has released a fresh set of redeem codes for its popular online game, BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). Today's drop includes the Bento Love Backpack, a limited-time cosmetic reward that brings a quirky, playful flair to your in-game i