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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicMobile games

Topic: Mobile games

War heroes to NEP, govt plans mobile, web games on ‘national interest themes’ for civic engagement

Games also meant to help with citizens' mental health, behavioural change & problem-solving skills. MyGov platform has invited proposals for development of games.

Nokia’s Snake, the mobile game that became an entire generation’s obsession

Launched in 1997 with Nokia 6110, Snake is said to have signalled a new era in mobile gaming but it was the game’s second version in 2000 that became a household name.

Mobile games make 39-year-old Singapore’s latest billionaire

Singapore’s newest billionaire Gang Ye is a former government employee who rode mobile sensation Free Fire to earn a ten-digit fortune this year.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.