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Online Gaming Disorder Ruining Youngs Minds: WHO
Online gaming and its addiction amongst students is a major concern people are facing these days. In Alwar, a kid suffered severe tremors, after his addiction towards online games like PUBG, Race, Shoot and others increased over time. Special Child teacher Bhawani Sharma highlighted the patter and said, "We have prepared a format of sports activities for the child and as per that we have to help the child."
Tags: Online Games, WHO, DISORDER, Health News, Child Suffering
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MP Likely To Propose Law Regulating Online Gaming Following 11 Yr Old's Death
Madhya Pradesh Minister Narrotam Mishra stated that the government will introduce laws to curb the threat posed by Online gaming after Suryansh Ojha (11) committed suicide for spending Rs 6,000 on online gaming without parents' permission. "Online game is a serious issue'', quoted Mishra. Suryansh had hung himself from a rope used for punching bags at the building's terrace. Reportedly, the police haven't recovered a suicide note from the… read-more
Tags: Bhopal, Online Games, Suicide, narottam mishra, Law
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Ban On Online Gaming Can Hurt Startups: CAIT To Karnataka Govt
Confederation of Indian Traders (CAIT) requested Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to relook at the proposed bill to ban online gaming because it'll be a major blow for Indian startups, the gaming industry, and the animation industry. CAIT's General Secretary, Praveen Khandelwal also warned against gamers who "turn to harmful offshore and betting apps''. Reportedly, the ban will affect 623 gaming startups in India such as Dream 11, Nazara, MPL,… read-more
Tags: Karnataka, Online Games, Banned, CAIT
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Pune Teenager Steals Rs 4.16 Lakh Worth Gold From His Own House To Buy Gaming Gadgets
A 16-year old teenager from Pune has committed an almost "perfect crime" by stealing 160 grams of gold jewellery from his own house. The gold ornaments were sold to jewellers by three of his friends. It's reported that he gave them Rs 1000 for each item sold. Moreover, he used the rest of the money to buy online gaming gadgets and smartphones. He also posted pictures with the cash on social media. The theft was discovered by his mother while… read-more
Tags: Caught Stealing, Gold Jewellery, Pune, Online Games
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Kerala Govt Amends Gaming Act To Ban Online Rummy
The Kerala government on February 27, by amending the Kerala Gaming Act, 1960, declared the online rummy game illegal. Aimed at controlling the online gambling and betting games, the decision came on the Kerala High Court’s notice directing to include the games in the act. Earlier, hearing the PIL filed by film director Pauly Vadakkan, the court has also issued notices to brand ambassadors - Virat Kohli and Tamannah Bhatia - for promoting… read-more
Tags: Gaming, Online Games, Online Rummy, Rummy
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