MeitY's draft online gaming rules has started a conversation about safety of women gamers, who say not just KYC, moderation & combating anonymous accounts also needed.
The rules mandate extra safeguards and KYC procedures to be followed by gaming intermediaries, but jurisdictional issues and concerns over definitions need to be addressed.
The much-awaited regulations will shape the future of India's gaming sector that research firm Redseeer estimates will be worth $7 billion by 2026, dominated by real-money games
Rummy is a traditional card game that has been an integral part of Indian culture. The existing popularity of the offline version has fuelled the popularity of the online one.
All India Gaming Federation, E-Gaming Federation, and Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, which represent over 90% of online skill gaming market in India, issued joint statement Wednesday.
Online gaming grew 28% to reach approximately US$1.3 billion in India in 2021, compared to US$906 million in 2019. Industry is hopeful of growth in revenues as well as jobs.
Karnataka Police Act was amended in 2021 to put a stop to gambling. It made operating and participating in online fantasy games with money a cognisable, non-bailable offence.
Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.
Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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