Massive threat to data of our citizens: Nizamabad MP urges IT Minister to examine Battlegrounds Mobile India
3 years, 6 months ago

Massive threat to data of our citizens: Nizamabad MP urges IT Minister to examine Battlegrounds Mobile India

India TV News  

In a letter to Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Arvind Dharampuri has stated some recommendations against the launch of Battlegrounds Mobile India - a relaunch of banned PUBG Mobile game in India. Image Source : FILE Nizamabad MP Arvind Dharampuri's letter to IT Minister Time and again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to support India's emerging gaming industry, along with the development of games that are based on Indian culture and history. The game is being marketed as an Indian game, developed only for India, can be played only by users in India, will be hosted on servers in Singapore and India, and Krafton/ Tencent have a full team here, one needs to ask the need for sending the data to other countries and why are the South Korean laws applicable. However, given the huge Tencent stake in Krafton, it will be contractually bound to transfer this data and MP Arvind Dharampuri has requested the Union Minister to ask Krafton to share its investment and shareholder agreement with Tencent for government scrutiny and to dispel this suspicion.

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Advancing India’s Online Gaming Regulation: One Measure at a Time
4 weeks ago

Advancing India’s Online Gaming Regulation: One Measure at a Time

ABP News  

By Dharmender Jhamb & Anusha Jain Online gaming in India is experiencing an exponential rise, transforming from a niche hobby into a mainstream entertainment powerhouse. Efforts Towards Regulating Online Gaming A significant effort to streamline the online gaming sector came in April 2023 when the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology amended the IT rules. Types of Measures to regulate …

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment

Hindustan Times  

Policymaking is crucial in balancing the interests of regulation, innovation, and consumer protection. In India, numerous betting and gambling applications registered in nations like Cyprus, Malta and Curacao pose as legitimate platforms circumventing Indian regulatory and tax obligations. In response to the menace of these platforms, ministry of electronics and information technology which is also the nodal ministry for the …

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment

Hindustan Times  

Policymaking is crucial in balancing the interests of regulation, innovation, and consumer protection. Digital protection {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Over the years, India has worked towards building a robust digital ecosystem. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In India, numerous betting and gambling applications registered in nations like Cyprus, Malta and Curacao pose as legitimate platforms circumventing Indian regulatory and tax obligations. …

Regulating India’s online gaming industry
11 months, 1 week ago

Regulating India’s online gaming industry

The Hindu  

As we know, market failures manifesting in various forms such as monopolies, externalities, and information asymmetries not only diminish economic value but also erode societal well-being, which results in decline in the trust of users. The online gaming industry in India is predominantly a home-grown start-up ecosystem growing at 27% CAGR. Similar to other forms of digital media, the meteoric …

‘Very concerned about Lava chief Rai’s arrest’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Very concerned about Lava chief Rai’s arrest’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The arrest of a top Lava International Ltd executive is concerning given the phonemaker’s position as a leading Indian brand in the growing smartphone industry, Union minister of state for information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested Hari Om Rai, co-founder, chairman and managing director of Lava, as well as three officials linked to …

Battlegrounds Mobile India is Coming Back for 90 Days But Authorities to Keep Close Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India is Coming Back for 90 Days But Authorities to Keep Close Watch

News 18  

The ban on the popular but controversial game app Battlegrounds Mobile India is set to be lifted for three months after temporary clearance but it will remain under the scanner, sources have confirmed to News18. Sources also said the competent authority in Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded conditional approval to unblock BGMI for analysis and re-evaluation. Intel Report That …

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones

News 18  

The Central government has denied a news report by Reuters stating that it is likely to force smartphones makers to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, calling it “unfettered creative imagination”. “Story is based on lack of understanding perhaps n unfettered creative imagination that is based an …

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms
1 year, 10 months ago

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms

News 18  

In 2020, following the Galwan Valley clash, the government had banned 59 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, WeChat, and ShareIt, to protect the privacy of its citizens. In response, Tiki denied any association with China or any Chinese apps or companies and said their servers and user data are strictly based in India. ShareKaro, Helo, and Resso are …

Indian government proposes online gaming policy; wagering not allowed
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian government proposes online gaming policy; wagering not allowed

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday proposed an amendment to bring online gaming under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules, 2021. “Any game that allows or permits wagering on its outcome is effectively a no-go area,” Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in an interaction with the media. “This will boost the legitimate domestic online …

Mint Explainer: Fixing the mess in India's online gaming
1 year, 11 months ago

Mint Explainer: Fixing the mess in India's online gaming

Live Mint  

The Centre has kicked off efforts to make clear rules for online gaming and e-sports, and has brought them under the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, respectively. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has taken note of the concerns about online gaming, referring to “violence abetting video games, addiction …

Govt panel pushes for games on Indian epics
2 years, 1 month ago

Govt panel pushes for games on Indian epics

Hindustan Times  

A government task force has recommended that online and video games be developed using Indian epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana, and iconic Indian films such as Sholay and Bahubali as plot inspirations, according to documents seen by HT. Headed by I&B ministry joint secretary Vikram Sahay, it suggests “applied games may be included in the school curriculum, and financial …

India panel calls for regulatory body, new law for online gaming
2 years, 3 months ago

India panel calls for regulatory body, new law for online gaming

The Hindu  

India should create a regulatory body to classify online games as based on skill or chance, introduce rules to block prohibited formats and take a stricter stance on gambling websites, a Central Government panel said in a report seen by Reuters. In its confidential draft report dated August 31, the panel of government officials calls for creation of a new …

Kerala Looking To Amend Gaming Laws To Curb Online Rummy
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Looking To Amend Gaming Laws To Curb Online Rummy

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: With celebrities promoting online rummy and massive Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said in the state assembly that the government was considering bringing in the amendment subject to the outcome of its appeal in the Kerala High Court against a single judge order, quashing the ban on online rummy games played for money. The CM was responding to a …

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 4 months ago

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more

India Today  

In the last few years, the government of India has ordered to ban around 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”. Ban on popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire shocked not only the players but also the Esports …

BGMI India Ban: Gaming Companies Urge PM Modi For 'Uniform And Fair Treatment'
2 years, 4 months ago

BGMI India Ban: Gaming Companies Urge PM Modi For 'Uniform And Fair Treatment'

News 18  

After the government ordered Google and Apple to ban popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India, some gaming companies have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting for a ‘fair treatment’ to help foster the gaming ecosystem in the country. The gaming platforms have urged the government to provide “a uniform and fair treatment of all entities operating …

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India
2 years, 4 months ago

Is Banning BGMI Justified? Angry Gamers Question Future Of eSports In India

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been removed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Battlegrounds Mobile India is the India-only version of PUBG Mobile, which was also banned back in September 2020 along with several other companies with links to China. Currently, Battlegrounds Mobile India is working on most devices, but reports of server errors and issues with …

Battlegrounds Mobile India Banned In India? Players Reports Issues With Servers, In-App Purchases
2 years, 4 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India Banned In India? Players Reports Issues With Servers, In-App Purchases

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India was suddenly removed from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store earlier this week. Battlegrounds Mobile India was launched last year in India as a replacement for PUBG Mobile for the country, and was very similar to the original game, with few tweaks to cater to the Indian market. It Battlegrounds Mobile India was delisted …

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far
2 years, 4 months ago

Is BGMI banned in India? Here's what we know so far

India Today  

Multiplayer online games got their big boost during the peak COVID 19 pandemic that forced people to operate from homes. At the moment, BGMI is only blocked in India, and it is unavailable to download on Google Play and App Store. Amid all this, BGMI's developer Krafton claims there's been no communication from the government over its removal from the …

Why This NGO Wanted BGMI To Get Banned In India
2 years, 4 months ago

Why This NGO Wanted BGMI To Get Banned In India

News 18  

With the Battlegrounds Mobile India or BGMI smartphone game getting banned in India, an NGO named ‘Prahar’ has come forward to thank the government for banning the BGMI game. WATCH VIDEO: We Thank The Govt For Banning BGMI, Says NGO That Told Govt That BGMI Is Same As PUBG Mobile While the NGO continues to call the BGMI as a …

Google and Apple ban Battlegrounds Mobile India game citing government orders
2 years, 4 months ago

Google and Apple ban Battlegrounds Mobile India game citing government orders

The Hindu  

Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Thursday blocked access to a popular battle-royale format game from South Korean developer Krafton, citing an order from the Indian government. In a statement, the U.S. technology giant said the Indian government had ordered the Battlegrounds Mobile India game be blocked, forcing it to remove the app from its Play Store. “On receipt of the order, …

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?
2 years, 4 months ago

2 years after PUBG ban, is mobile game BGMI also blocked in India?

Hindustan Times  

Google on Thursday blocked access to Battlegrounds Mobile India, stating that India had ordered that the same be blocked resulting in it being removed from the Play Store, Reuters reported. This comes two years after PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds, a multiplayer battle game was banned in India after reports emerged that thesy were ‘stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data' in an unauthorised …

BGMI banned? Battlegrounds Mobile India delisted from Google Play and Apple App Store
2 years, 4 months ago

BGMI banned? Battlegrounds Mobile India delisted from Google Play and Apple App Store

India Today  

Battlegrounds Mobile India has mysteriously disappeared from India-specific Google Play and Apple App Store. At the time of writing, PUBG New State, which is developed by BGMI's maker, Krafton, is available to download on both Google Play and Apple App Store. Meanwhile, a company representative told India Today Tech, "We are clarifying how BGMI was removed from the Google Play …

Global Tech Giants' Unfair Policy Harming Indian Gaming Industry According to Parliamentary Panel
2 years, 5 months ago

Global Tech Giants' Unfair Policy Harming Indian Gaming Industry According to Parliamentary Panel

News 18  

The skill-gaming industry has sought the intervention of the government to rein in the arbitrary policies of the monopoly global tech giants. Sources said that the gaming industry body along with domestic tech firms like Makemytrip, Zomato, Oyo and others deposed before a Parliamentary Panel on July 21 about the unfair policies of tech giants. The gaming industry reportedly brought …

After Garena Free Fire, Indian Govt Urged To Ban BGMI Mobile Game
2 years, 9 months ago

After Garena Free Fire, Indian Govt Urged To Ban BGMI Mobile Game

News 18  

PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a “clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch said, “We congratulate the Government on their …

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security

India TV News  

PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a "clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch said, "We congratulate the Government on their …

The app ban is a good first step
2 years, 10 months ago

The app ban is a good first step

Hindustan Times  

India expanded a ban on mobile software by Chinese-origin developers and investors, adding 54 apps that government officials privately listed out to reporters this week. These apps, government officials said on Monday, “were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defense of India”. Last …

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row

News 18  

The government has decided to ban 54 additional apps of Chinese origin highlighting that these apps pose a “threat to India’s security" as the border tension continue. Apart from Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, the new list of banned apps is said to mostly include clones of apps that were already banned in India since 2020. The 54 Chinese apps include …

Battlegrounds Mobile India Will Now Permanently Ban Phones if Users Try to Cheat
2 years, 11 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India Will Now Permanently Ban Phones if Users Try to Cheat

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India remained popular throughout 2021, following the ban of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in 2020. Now, the game developers have decided to take action that is far more rigid – permanently banning the cheating players’ devices. The developers also stated that they would continue to take measures to eradicate cheating in the game, “especially using illegal programs,” so that the …

Gamers in India are losing thousands of Rupees due to cyber attacks
3 years, 1 month ago

Gamers in India are losing thousands of Rupees due to cyber attacks

India Today  

The online gaming industry is exploding with new participants as people rush in to play or watch their favourite games through their preferred gaming platform. Titled Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release Gaming & Cybercrime, the report mentions that every 3 in 4 gamers surveyed in India have experienced a cyberattack at one time or the other. In addition, …

Battlegrounds Mobile India crosses 50 million downloads on Google Play Store; confirms the launch of iOS version soon
3 years, 4 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India crosses 50 million downloads on Google Play Store; confirms the launch of iOS version soon

Firstpost  

BGMI is celebrating Independence Day Mahotsav, which started on 11 August and will go on until 20 August. Battlegrounds Mobile India, after much hype, recently launched in India as the Indian version of the now-banned PUBG Mobile battle royale game. Krafton, via its recently concluded BGMI Freedom Face-Off Event, has suggested that the game’s iOS version will launch soon in …

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Directions To Formulate Policy For Protection Of Children From Online Gaming Addiction, Regulatory Body To Monitor Gaming Content
3 years, 5 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Directions To Formulate Policy For Protection Of Children From Online Gaming Addiction, Regulatory Body To Monitor Gaming Content

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on the Centre to formulate a policy for protection of children from online gaming addition as well as constitution of a regulatory body to monitor gaming content, including both online and offline gaming.The plea moved by NGO Distress Management Collective through Advocates Robin Raju and Deepa Joseph makes …

Battlegrounds Mobile India now available on Android: How to transfer PUBG Mobile data to the game
3 years, 5 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India now available on Android: How to transfer PUBG Mobile data to the game

Firstpost  

Krafton revealed that the ability to transfer PUBG Mobile data to BGMI will be shut temporarily, starting 6 July. For those who wish to transfer their data from PUBG Mobile to Battlegrounds Mobile India, it’s time to do it right now. [hq>How to transfer PUBG Mobile data to Battlegrounds Mobile India[/hq> [hans>[hstep>Step 1: Open the Battlegrounds Mobile India app on …

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps
3 years, 5 months ago

A year since the TikTok ban, India set to stay the course on Chinese apps

Hindustan Times  

On June 29, 2020, just over a year ago, Union minister for electronics and information technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad, launched what he termed “India’s digital strike” against China, as the government banned 59 mobile applications, mostly of Chinese origin, in the wake of the Galwan border clash. The first tranche of app bans was followed by two more — 44 …

Krafton admits sharing data of Battlegrounds Mobile players with non-Indian servers, read full statement
3 years, 6 months ago

Krafton admits sharing data of Battlegrounds Mobile players with non-Indian servers, read full statement

India Today  

Battlegrounds Mobile India drew flak for sending data of Indian players to servers in China -- something that got PUBG Mobile banned in India last year. Here is the statement from Krafton on the data sharing incident for Battlegrounds Mobile India: With the hopes of convening with our fans in India soon in an official launch, KRAFTON has been tirelessly …

BGMI Data Relayed to China Through 3rd Parties, Situation Monitored Closely: Krafton
3 years, 6 months ago

BGMI Data Relayed to China Through 3rd Parties, Situation Monitored Closely: Krafton

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India faced a bit of a an awkward situation, when over the weekend, an IGN India report claimed that the game was still relaying some user data to a data server in China. IGN stated earlier today that Krafton appears to have fixed the bug, and a server ping tested conducted by them showed that no further user …

Battlegrounds Mobile India Not Sharing Data With Chinese Servers Anymore After Update: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India Not Sharing Data With Chinese Servers Anymore After Update: Report

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India?s Early Access build was launched last week. A report in IGN had earlier this week said that Battlegrounds Mobile India is hosting data in China-based servers, and servers in other countries like US and Russia. Once the update is downloaded and installed, Battlegrounds Mobile India prompts users to reboot the game and log back in. In its …

Battlegrounds Mobile update reportedly fixes data sharing with China servers after BJP MP calls for probe
3 years, 6 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile update reportedly fixes data sharing with China servers after BJP MP calls for probe

India Today  

PUBG Mobile’s desi version, Battlegrounds Mobile India, has seemingly received an update that fixes the sharing of user data with servers in China. Lekhi’s tweet does not outrightly term Krafton’s new Battlegrounds Mobile India game a threat to India’s security, much like what we have been seeing from other politicians calling for a ban on the game. According to IGN …

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit
3 years, 6 months ago

PUBG, other banned apps attempting to re-enter India without govt permit

India TV News  

Banned apps including the infamous PUBG is attempting to make an entry into India again, India TV has learnt. PUBG and similar apps were last year banned by the Indian government for concerns relating to national security and data privacy breaches, besides issues of addiction in children, monetary loss, self harm, suicides and murders. Krafton, which is controlled by Chinese …

PUBG's India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile May Launch Soon, But Indian Ministers Are Calling for Ban
3 years, 6 months ago

PUBG's India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile May Launch Soon, But Indian Ministers Are Calling for Ban

News 18  

PUBG Mobile?s India-specific avatar Battlegrounds Mobile India is said to launch in the country very soon though the Battle Royale-style action title is still facing hurdles from select Indian lawmakers and leaders. PUBG Mobile India aka Battlegrounds Mobile India?s distributor Krafton, which is based in South Korea, had said the company severed ties with China-based Tencent for the distribution of …

PUBG's India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile to Launch Very Soon, Company Teases With This Cryptic Post
3 years, 6 months ago

PUBG's India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile to Launch Very Soon, Company Teases With This Cryptic Post

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India’s new avatar Battlegrounds Mobile India may launch in the country very shortly, the company has teased in a post on Facebook. At the centre, we can Meanwhile, a tipster and PUBG Mobile influencer, Sagar Thakur, aka Maxtern, teased the launch of the Battlegrounds Mobile India on June 18. Last month, Arunachal Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly Ninong …

Battlegrounds Mobile hits another speed bump: Lok Sabha MP raises security concerns
3 years, 6 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile hits another speed bump: Lok Sabha MP raises security concerns

India TV News  

Battlegrounds Mobile India is one of the most awaited games of 2021. As the gamers rejoice, the game might have hit yet another speed bump as the Lok Sabha MP has raised his concerns. According to the reports, the Lok Sabha MP from Telangana, Arvind Dharampuri has written to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad raising concerns regarding Battlegrounds Mobile India. …

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban likely? Telangana MP demands probe into Krafton's link with China's Tencent
3 years, 6 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban likely? Telangana MP demands probe into Krafton's link with China's Tencent

India Today  

The comeback of PUBG Mobile to India as Battlegrounds Mobile India is not going well with some politicians. Although there is no launch date, Krafton is still very much going ahead with the release of Battlegrounds Mobile India. Kumar has mentioned that even though the data of Battlegrounds Mobile India users will be stored in India and Singapore, there is …

Battlegrounds Mobile India release date leaked again, and it is not June 10
3 years, 6 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India release date leaked again, and it is not June 10

India Today  

The PUBG Mobile India version, Battlegrounds Mobile India, is currently up for pre-registration on Google Play Store. Now, an insider claims to have information about the Battlegrounds Mobile India launch, which, according to him, will take place in the third week of June. Abhijeet Andhare, who popularly goes by Ghatak, has tweeted that the release of Battlegrounds Mobile India will …

Battlegrounds Mobile Launch: Arunachal MLA Writes To PM Modi, Calling for Ban on PUBG Alternative
3 years, 7 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile Launch: Arunachal MLA Writes To PM Modi, Calling for Ban on PUBG Alternative

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile, which is PUBG Mobile’s India-specific avatar, recently opened pre-registration on the Google Play app store. However, ahead of its official launch, Arunachal Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly Ninong Ering demanded in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the game should not release in India as it allegedly poses a risk to national security – similar …

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban demanded by MLA in a letter to PM Modi
3 years, 7 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India ban demanded by MLA in a letter to PM Modi

India Today  

Arunachal Pradesh MLA Ninong Ering has sought a ban on the upcoming Battlegrounds Mobile India game. The MLA in his letter allegedly said that, “is a mere illusion and a trick to relaunch the same game with minor modifications and collect user data of millions of our citizens, including our children and transfer it to foreign companies and the Chinese …

Battlegrounds Mobile India for Under-18 Gamers: 3 Hours a Day, Parental Consent, Spending Limit
3 years, 7 months ago

Battlegrounds Mobile India for Under-18 Gamers: 3 Hours a Day, Parental Consent, Spending Limit

News 18  

Battlegrounds Mobile India is here, and is officially the PUBG Mobile India that gamers across India have been clamouring for. Even though gameplay and other related details are yet to be revealed, the privacy policy and terms of service for the game, published under its new website by Krafton, have revealed a number of key details pertaining to how Battlegrounds …

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

Many mobile games violent, addictive...PUBG just one example: Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

Many mobile games are "violent, explicit and addictive", and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a center of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos. The minister for information and broadcasting said his ministry has decided to form a gaming centre to teach …

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt
3 years, 9 months ago

PUBG is an example of a violent game, says Indian govt

India Today  

In what could decide the future of PUBG and similar games in India, union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday that many mobile games are “violent, explicit, addictive, and tend to create a complex in the mind of children” and PUBG happens to be one of them. “We are at an advanced stage of preparation and this will come into effect …

PUBG Mobile India Launch May be Delayed Indefinitely as Govt Seeks to Extend China Apps Ban
3 years, 10 months ago

PUBG Mobile India Launch May be Delayed Indefinitely as Govt Seeks to Extend China Apps Ban

News 18  

PUBG Mobile India’s launch seems unlikely in the near future as the Indian government has reportedly refused to set aside its ban on multiple China-origin apps. As per a new report, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued fresh notices to TikTok and 58 other banned Chinese apps which purportedly states that the government is not satisfied with …

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