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Vaishnaw meets gaming firms to discuss user money protection, esports

Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has held a meeting with online gaming companies to discuss the protection of users' money and promotion of eSports and social games, an official source said on Monday. The meeting comes within a fortnight of Parliament passing The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, that bars all forms of online money games while promoting e-sports and other online games. "IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and officials met online gaming industry representatives today. Discussion focused on promoting eSports and social games. Points related to orderly transition and protection of users' money were also discussed. It was noted that industry has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Act," the source said. The Act has received the President's assent. The Act will come into effect after its notification by the government. Last week, banks and fintech firms, in a joint meeting with the Department of Financial Services and the Ministry of Electronics and

BGMI releases final batch of redeem codes: How to win Joyland Groza firearm

Krafton India on September 1 released the final batch of BGMI redeem codes, including a special one that grants the Joyland Groza firearm. These codes can only be redeemed till Sept 12

Garena Free Fire Max: September 1 redeem codes to win diamonds, skins, more

Garena Free Fire Max has released new redeem codes for September 1. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to redeem today's codes and win exclusive rewards

Statsguru: The rise and sudden fall of real-money gaming in India

RMG refers to online games where players wager real money and stand to win cash prizes

MPL to lay off 60% of local workforce after govt ban on paid gaming

As MPL focuses on free-to-play games and bolsters its business in the U.S. market, the company source said on Sunday it would let go of roughly 300 of its 500 India staff

Gaming ban backlash grows but it unlocks credit health, jobs and spending

Opposition to the gaming ban is not without reason, but the gains are far greater

FinMin, MeitY assure transition period for Online Gaming Act compliance

Govt to provide transition period for banks and fintechs under Online Gaming Act 2025; compliance clarity to come once rules are notified

Xbox August update brings cross device play history, improved navigation

Microsoft Xbox August update adds cross-device play history, curated app shortcuts, controller navigation refinements, and expanded cloud and PC gaming support

BGMI redeem codes for August 29: Here's how to win Savage Totem backpack

Krafton India has released new BGMI redeem codes for August 29, featuring a special code that unlocks the Savage Totem backpack. Only 10 players can claim this exclusive reward

Garena Free Fire Max: August 29 redeem codes to win skins, diamonds, more

Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled new redeem codes for August 29. Players can follow the step-by-step guide below to redeem today's codes and win exclusive rewards

Zupee joins Gameskraft, will not challenge India's ban on RMG games

Zupee suspends deposits and paid formats, urging users to withdraw balances as it opts not to challenge India's new law banning all real money games and related advertisements

A23 parent Head Digital Works moves K'taka HC against new online gaming law

The company's move comes as most of its competitors, including Zupee, Dream11 parent Dream Sports, Pokerbaazi parent firm Moonshine Technology, and Gameskraft, have decided against opposing the law

BGMI redeem codes for August 28: How to win Rockstar backpack, more rewards

Krafton India has released new BGMI redeem codes for August 28, including a special one that grants the Rockstar backpack. Only 10 players can redeem the code for today's special reward

Garena Free Fire Max: August 28 redeem codes to win exclusive rewards

Garena Free Fire Max has revealed new redeem codes for August 28. Here is a detailed guide that can be followed to redeem today's codes

Garena Free Fire Max: August 27 redeem codes to win several in-game rewards

Garena Free Fire Max has released new redeem codes for August 27. Players can follow the guide below to claim today's codes to win exclusive rewards

Garena Free Fire Max: August 26 redeem codes to win weapon diamonds, skins

Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled new redeem codes for August 26. Here's a complete guide on how to claim today's codes and unlock special in-game rewards

BGMI redeem codes for August 25: How to win Gulping Gull backpack, and more

Krafton India has released new BGMI redeem codes for August 25, including a special one that grants the Gulping Gull backpack. Each code can be claimed by only 10 players

Nazara Technologies plunges 12%, stock hits three-month low; here's why

Nazara Technologies stock crashed 12 per cent after the company suspended its real-money gaming (RMG) offerings, to comply with the new online gaming law in India.

Garena Free Fire Max: August 25 redeem codes to win weapon skins, diamonds

Garena Free Fire Max has released redeem codes for August 25. Here is a detailed guide on how to redeem today's codes and win exclusive in-game rewards

Real-money gaming ban could send ad sector into brief cold spell

Sports sponsorships may face hiccups