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- How new online gaming rules will change your income tax and legal exposure depending on the kind of game you playAn online game is any game played on a phone, laptop, or digital device, operated through software using the internet or any form of electr...04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- eGaming regulator takes charge, focuses on eSports registrationsIndia's new Online Gaming Authority of India is now operational. Its immediate focus is registering eSports companies and resolving player ...02 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
- Delhi government to introduce smart cards, cess portal to benefit construction workersDelhi government is introducing chip-enabled smart cards for construction workers. This initiative will streamline registration and welfare...23 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...19 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- What are Karnataka’s AI-focussed responsible social media, digital safety rules?Karnataka’s proposed digital safety bill seeks to tighten social media regulation with AI-led moderation, mandatory labelling of synthetic ...12 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
- Your phone is making you older: One day your reels addiction may lead to panic disorder, poor digestion & permanent sleep damageIndians spent a staggering 1.1 trillion hours on smartphones in 2024, with 70% on social media and gaming. This excessive screen time, part...08 Apr, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Here’s how countries are cracking down on kids’ social media useAs concerns over online safety increase, governments around the world are tightening rules on children’s access to social media. In India, ...28 Mar, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Digital addiction claims 20,000 children's lives a year, says TMC's Derek O'Brien; urges government actionDerek O'Brien, a Trinamool Congress MP, highlighted the growing digital addiction among young people in the Rajya Sabha. He warned of sever...27 Mar, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Children exposure to social media big concern, need consensus for balanced approach: Ashwini VaishnawCiting a recent judgement by a US court holding social media firms responsible for addiction, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that eve...26 Mar, 2026, 10.26 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
- Karnataka to ban social media for children under 16, says CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a ban on social media for children under 16 in the state's 17th budget. This move come...06 Mar, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Screen addiction is taking a toll on India’s youth and productivity, Economic Survey warnsIndia's digital growth brings a new concern. The Economic Survey 2026 highlights digital addiction's toll on young minds and productivity. ...30 Jan, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...30 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...30 Jan, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Karnataka launches Digital Detox InitiativeThe initiative will offer structured solutions through short, medium, and long-term objectives. It will provide immediate support for those...19 Mar, 2025, 11.01 AM IST
- A business strategy called addictionRight now, the smartest brains in the world are working on technology to ensure you are addicted to your app, your screen, your technology,...28 Oct, 2023, 12.08 AM IST
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