RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
29 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Gaming firms face ₹2.5 lakh crore exposure as Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on betting valueThe Supreme Court has made headlines with its ruling, requiring online gaming platforms to pay a hefty 28% GST on the entirety of the bet v...
28 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to launch a unified helpline, 112, for emergency responses. A functional syste...
28 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Kalshi, Polymarket defy India ban on online betting platformsDespite India's technology ministry warning that prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal, customers in India continue to ...
18 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Japan proves the next influencer economy may not involve humans at allJapan is witnessing a surge in AI-powered virtual influencers, with companies like Aww Inc. developing autonomous digital personalities for...
10 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
07 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Star Fox Direct finally revives Fox McCloud with stunning Nintendo Switch 2 remake launching in JuneFox McCloud and his team are returning to the Nintendo Switch 2. A new Star Fox game, a remake of Star Fox 64, launches June 25. It feature...
07 May, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Why is eBay share price up while GameStop stock price is falling down? Buyout bid sends stocks in opposite directionsWhy is eBay share price up while GameStop stock price is falling down? Shares of eBay rose after a takeover bid from GameStop led by Ryan C...
04 May, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
A quiet Gulf player may steal Pakistan’s ‘miracle’ momentNegotiations around a possible Iran–US ceasefire have shifted focus towards a Gulf state near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions over ...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Bot or not: World ID 4.0, Sam Altman’s `proof of human' for the AI eraSam Altamns's Tools for Humanity launched World ID 4.0, an enhanced, open-source human verification protocol. This upgrade introduces key r...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Fortnite Server status: v40.20 Update details, downtime duration, leaks and what to expectThe servers were deliberately taken offline by Epic Games as part of scheduled maintenance to roll out the latest patch. During this time, ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
New Pokémon Champions release date set: Mega-evolved battles just got a huge upgradePokémon Champions is an upcoming competitive battle-focused game in the Pokémon franchise, scheduled to release on April 8, 2026 for Ninten...
24 Mar, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
DGGI blocks 357 illegal online gaming websites, attaches 2,400 bank a/csThe Finance Ministry has blocked 357 websites of illegal offshore online gaming firms and frozen around 2,400 bank accounts. The crackdown ...
22 Mar, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
Govt notifies GST amendment to levy 28% tax on online gaming"The amendments made under this Act shall be without prejudice to provisions of any other law for the time being in force, providing for pr...
19 Aug, 2023, 10.53 PM IST