"online-gaming"

The Enforcement Directorate froze ₹526 crore in bank deposits and seized gold and cash after raids on online gaming firm Gameskraft in a money laundering case. Three founders were arrested, with allegations linked to cheating, fraud, and real-money gaming operations

The Enforcement Directorate arrested three founders of Gameskraft in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraud and suicides. The agency also conducted raids and seized documents amid an investigation under the PMLA

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 56 people in April across multiple states for cybercrime offences, seized mobile phones and chequebooks, and shut down 184 social media profiles running 801 illegal gaming and betting ads.

India’s updated online gaming regulations introduce clearer definitions, a new regulatory authority, and stronger player protection measures. While the reforms mark progress, key challenges remain, including oversight of foreign gaming firms and access frameworks for Indian users.

The government will implement new online gaming rules from May 1 under the PROG Act, 2025, aiming to regulate money-based games, protect users, and promote the sector, with a new authority set to oversee classification, compliance, and enforcement

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested four suspects in a Rs 26-crore online gaming and betting scam. Victims were lured through fake Instagram ads and WhatsApp links, with investigations revealing a network using mule accounts, layered transfers, and fraudulent KYC documents.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a Pune-based man for allegedly cheating multiple victims through illegal online gaming and cricket betting platforms. The accused reportedly duped a Secunderabad man of Rs 55 lakh and is linked to 22 cyber fraud cases nationwide.

A 20-year-old migrant worker from Bihar allegedly died by suicide in Keshampet after suffering financial stress linked to online gaming losses. The body was found four days later, and police have launched an investigation.

A 24-year-old man died by suicide at his home in Suraram, allegedly due to financial losses from online gaming. Police said he was depressed and left a video note. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

A 25-year-old youth, Eega Rahul from Vidyanagar in Jagtial, died by suicide on Thursday after his father warned him against playing online games. Rahul, a B.Tech dropout, had reportedly become addicted to mobile gaming and spent long hours on it.

A 13-year-old boy from Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, died by suicide after losing Rs 14 lakh from his father’s bank account in an online game. Shocked by the loss, the Class 6 student hanged himself. Police have ordered a post-mortem.

India’s new Online Gaming Bill, 2025, has prompted WinZO and PokerBaazi to suspend real money gaming operations. The move follows similar decisions by Dream11 and My11Circle, signalling major disruption in the country’s fast-growing online gaming and fantasy sports sector

The Lok Sabha passed the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banning online games played with money, including betting, gambling, and fantasy sports. Once cleared by Parliament, violators face up to three years in jail or a fine of Rs 1 crore

A 14-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by his uncle over repeated demands for online gaming money. The accused surrendered after three days. Police recovered the decomposed body and launched a probe into the role of gaming addiction in the incident

Reliance Jio has been recognized as the top telecom operator in Hyderabad, offering the highest 4G speeds (240.66 Mbps) and excellent voice quality, as confirmed by TRAI’s Independent Drive Test. Jio’s network ensures seamless streaming, gaming, and call performance

The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has stepped up its enforcement efforts targeting offshore online gaming companies. The online money gaming sector includes both domestic and international operators.

The arrested persons are S Srikanth, G Satish Kumar, Tirupati , Harsha and Vinod, all from Kagaz Nagar in Kumaram Bheem-Asifabad. According to the police, the suspects are close friends and have been organising betting in online mode

According to Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the policies of the government are aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet for its users.

Villagers said Nikhil had got addicted to online gaming and lost a huge amount of money

This list highlights the best free-to-play (F2P) games of 2024, a year packed with visually stunning releases but few true standouts. While noteworthy titles like 'AFK Journey', 'XDefiant', and 'Infinity Nikki' impressed, others like 'Age of Empires Mobile' and 'Indus Battle Royale' fell short. Narrowing it down to the top four was no easy task, as most new games struggled to compete with established favorites or leave a lasting impression