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"Harmful impact can be contained and reduced": Union Minister Ashwini Vais
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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"Gaming not just play, it is livelihood," E-Sports Players Association wri
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking reconsideration of the recently presented Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which aims to promote online social games while prohibiting money-based gaming services
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Himachal Monsoon death toll rises to 276; 143 in rain-related, 133 in road
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh's cumulative monsoon death toll since June 20 has climbed to 276, of which 143 people have died in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 133 lost their lives in road accidents.
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"This is just for show": Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on bills introduced
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The constitutional amendment bills that government has brought to prevent people from holding important positions while in jail are "for show", Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury said on Wednesday, stating bills were brought overnight as Congress has hit the streets over Special Intensive Revi
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Israel to call up 60,000 reservists as it plans Gaza City operations
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel will call up 60,000 reservists to begin operations in Gaza City, while mediation efforts for a ceasefire continue. Israeli attacks have intensified, displacing residents and causing civilian deaths. Qatar and Egypt push a truce, but Israel and Hamas remain in a deadlock over condition
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Opposition stands exposed before people, INDIA bloc "shamelessly united to
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Hitting out at the opposition parties for their opposition to the introduction in Lok Sabha of constitutional amendment bill that will prevent people from holding constitutional positions like Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or Union and State Minister while in jail, Union Home Minister A
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Lok Sabha passes Bill to outlaw online gambling-betting, government priori
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, aiming to promote e-sports and online social games, while outlawing online money gaming.
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"Seems reasonable...": Congress' Shashi Tharoor differs from party on bil
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Taking a slightly different stance from his party colleagues, Tharoor mentioned that while he does not know enough about the bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, "on the face of it," it is "reasonable" that anyone doing wrong things should not be allowed to hold a political
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Indian telecom sector Q1FY26 results show steady growth, 5G expansion: Rep
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
India's telecom sector reported an inline performance in the first quarter of FY26, with steady subscriber additions and continued execution on 5G rollouts, according to a Centrum report. The top operators, namely, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, focused on network expansion
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US scholars warn growing Taiwanese distrust of Washington could bolster Be
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Scholars in the US have expressed concerns that Taiwan's increasing distrust of the United States, particularly regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs and semiconductor policies, may negatively impact Washington's long-term interests while benefiting Beijing, as reported by the Central N
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Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on a plea of Pharmacy body president seeking
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
On July 23, the Rouse Avenue court, while granting anticipatory bail to Patel had noted that the allegations of bribery were not supported by cogent material against the accused. Justice Arun Monga issued notice to the CBI and sought response from the agency.
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Industry leaders call for more FTAs, sustainability push to make India a g
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Industry leaders on Wednesday called for expanding India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to secure preferential treatment in international markets, while stressing that sustainability and policy support will be critical for positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.
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