Gameskraft Arrests: All you need to know about the alleged Rs 1,000-crore betting scamThe Enforcement Directorate has arrested three founders of Gameskraft Technologies, including Deepak and Prithvi Raj Singh, and Vikas Tanej...
08 May, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Centre logs into chat on social media child lockThe Centre is building its stance on banning or restricting social media usage for children, with consultations held to assess technical ca...
26 Mar, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
If teens leave social media, gaming could become their next digital hangoutFor gaming firms, social media sits at the centre of their user acquisition strategies. Platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and short-vid...
16 Mar, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Karnataka moves SC challenging HC judgment, seeks restoration of ban on online gamesIn its special leave petition (SLP) before the apex court, the Karnataka government has said that the state requires the law to protect peo...
30 Mar, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
Karnataka moves SC challenging HC judgment, seeks restoration of ban on online games"We had amended the law with great ambition as reports showed the use of money for betting in online games had ruined large numbers of yout...
30 Mar, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
In a relief to Dream11, MPL, Karnataka HC strikes down major portions of state's online gaming lawWhile the gaming industry welcomed the court order and offered to work with the government to frame regulations for the sector, Karnataka h...
14 Feb, 2022, 08.40 PM IST
Gaming industry welcomes Karnataka High Court order lifting ban on online gamingThe move will allow companies like Dream11, Games24x7 (RummyCircle, My11Circle), MPL, and others to resume operations in the state, which w...
14 Feb, 2022, 05.13 PM IST
Online gaming case: Karnataka HC concludes hearing, reserves for ordersThe bench also told the parties that they can file written submissions if they have anything more to say.
22 Dec, 2021, 07.48 PM IST
Dream11 founders move Karnataka high court to quash gaming ban FIRThis comes two weeks after Dream11 had to suspend its operations in Karnataka, following complaints alleging violation of the newly impleme...
25 Oct, 2021, 08.41 PM IST
Dream11 goes offline in K’taka; Urban Company responds to protestorsDream11 has halted operations after the Bengaluru Police registered an FIR against its founders. It still maintains it is not in breach of ...
11 Oct, 2021, 09.06 AM IST
Dream11 suspends operations in Karnataka after FIR against foundersWith IPL 2021 underway and T20 World Cup around the corner, the Karnataka gaming ban is a setback for gaming apps like Dream11, Mobile Prem...
11 Oct, 2021, 03.57 AM IST
Karnataka gaming ban: FIR against Dream11 founders, firm says compliant with lawsThe Bengaluru City Police is preparing to summon Dream11 founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth in connection with an FIR, which claims that ...
09 Oct, 2021, 09.29 PM IST
Karnataka gaming ban: MPL, Paytm First Games block access, Dream11 still operationalMobile Premier League (MPL) was among the first few gaming startups that began blocking access to users in Karnataka following the online g...
06 Oct, 2021, 02.24 PM IST
Karnataka notifies law banning online betting gamesThe law bans online games that are 'games of chance' in nature.
05 Oct, 2021, 11.06 PM IST
Karnataka to implement law banning online games in two months, says home ministerThe bill is awaiting the governor’s assent. The government will notify draft rules under the amended law first, and issue a final notificat...
28 Sep, 2021, 12.47 PM IST
Karnataka VC funding only for subscription or ad-driven gaming companiesOfficial sources said the government would not back gaming companies—including those running skill-based games—if they lack transparency ab...
24 Sep, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
Karnataka gaming ban draws flak from All India Gaming FederationThe Karnataka online gaming ban is a setback to the large professional players’ community in the state and would damage its reputation as a...
22 Sep, 2021, 06.31 PM IST