Online Gaming

Best of BS Opinion: Why India must leave retrospective taxes behind

From retrospective taxation and quality reforms to polymer notes, exam glitches and middle-class stress, today's opinion pages examine key policy challenges

Let the past be past in tax policy: The cost of retrospective taxes

The current decision on online gaming-gambling is a case in point. This is not an activity that creates large employment, not does it serve genuine needs of people

RMG execs fear liquidation of personal assets amid steep GST demands

Executives at real money gaming firms fear retrospective GST liabilities and penalties could force liquidation of personal assets amid mounting financial stress

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming firms

Top court also upholds states' right to ban online betting, gambling

BGMI 4.4 update brings Greek mythology-inspired Hero Crown theme mode, more

The BGMI 4.4 update brings Greek mythology-themed gameplay to Erangel along with new vehicles, squad upgrades, new cosmetics, creator voice packs, and more

India’s new online gaming rules kick in from May 1: What changes now

From May 1, India’s online gaming industry enters a new regulatory era under the Online Gaming Act, 2025. In this video, we break down what’s changing, how the new regulator will function

New online gaming rules to distinguish e-sports, real-money games: Industry

Industry players say PROGA rules will help distinguish e-sports from real-money gaming, curb proxy platforms, and bring regulatory clarity, though some gaps remain

Govt notifies online gaming rules, to set up governing authority

The government has notified online gaming rules mandating user safety features and grievance redressal, with new norms set to come into effect from May 1

Nvidia's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service launches in India on April 16

Nvidia is set to roll out GeForce Now in India from April 16 in early access, allowing select users to stream PC games across devices without requiring high-end hardwar

GTA Online gets Neighbourhood Watch event, new vehicles, rewards: Details

GTA Online's Neighbourhood Watch event brings new law enforcement vehicles and Dispatch Work, with 2X-3X rewards, outfit unlocks, and discounts available until April 15

Cricket League minigame comes to BGMI: How to win M416 Glacier skin, more

BGMI adds a cricket league minigame tied to live matches, with tokens redeemable for rewards, including the returning M416 Glacier skin

Krafton releases BGMI 4.3 update with Ancient Secret Rise mode: Details

BGMI 4.3 update goes live with Ancient Secret Rise mode, UI overhaul, card collection system and new collaborations, including CSK and KKR content rollout

BGMI 4.3 update to bring CSK and KKR themed collectables: What's coming

Krafton confirms new BGMI collaborations with IPL teams Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders as part of the upcoming 4.3 update rollout, starting March 21 onwards

GTA Online Community Series event offers GTA$1M login gift and 3X rewards

Rockstar Games has launched the Community Series Showcase in GTA Online, offering a GTA$1,000,000 login gift, triple rewards and free vehicles

Fino MD's arrest highlights GST liability risks in digital payments chain

The DGGI's arrest of Fino Payments Bank MD Rishi Gupta in a probe linked to banned online gaming has intensified scrutiny of GST liability, programme managers and compliance networks

Nvidia GeForce Now app launched for Amazon Fire OS users: Eligible devices

Nvidia has launched the GeForce Now app for Amazon Fire TV devices, enabling cloud gaming access on select Fire TV Stick models

BGMI redeem codes released on Feb 6: How to win Labyrinth Scale M24

Krafton India has unveiled a fresh batch of redeem codes for BGMI on February 6. Players can redeem these codes until February 28, 2026. One of today's codes might grant you Labyrinth Scale M24 finish

BGMI redeem codes unveiled on Feb 5: Blissful backpack, skins, outfit, more

Krafton India has released new redeem codes for BGMI on February 5. These codes will remain valid until February 28, 2026. One of the codes from today's list may let players win a Blissful backpack

BGMI redeem codes released on Feb 4: How to get Meadows bag, more rewards

Krafton India has unveiled a new batch of BGMI redeem codes on February 4, which will remain valid until February 28, 2026. Redeeming one of the codes from today's list may offer a Meadows backpack

Electronic Arts unveils Apex Legends Breach update's highlights: What's new

Electronic Arts has detailed Apex Legends: Breach, a new seasonal update bringing destructible Hardlight Mesh, Legend reworks, Ranked changes, audio upgrades, and anniversary rewards