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The EV is set to be unveiled in India on April 19; likely priceL Rs 10-15 lakh, ex-showroom

Updated On: 10 Apr 2023 | 2:56 PM IST

Transacting users in this IPL is expected to grow by 25-30 per cent, with 60-65 per cent of them coming from tier-II cities and beyond

Updated On: 06 Apr 2023 | 8:10 AM IST

Branded also produces It's A Girl Thing, an empowerment platform and touring festival for young women and Creator World, one of Asia's newest event platforms for young influencer

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 8:20 PM IST

The tech giant said that there are 14 free-to-play games available in Messenger video calls on iOS, Android, and the web, with no installs required

Updated On: 05 Apr 2023 | 7:43 PM IST

Finance Bill 2023: Debt funds with less than or equal to 35 per cent invested in equity shares will be taxed at the investors' income tax slab and treated as short-term capital gains

Updated On: 24 Mar 2023 | 5:04 PM IST

A report on Friday showed added that consumer spending on games has gone up by around 40 per cent in the last three years

Updated On: 24 Mar 2023 | 3:15 PM IST

The online gaming sector is a rapidly growing industry that has potential of contributing significantly to the country's goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion digital economy, generating substantial employment, and fostering innovation, a report said. Regulation of online gaming will not only open up economic opportunities but also address various social issues, a report titled 'Online Gaming in India: The Taxation Quandary' by Primus Partners said. Announcements in Union Budget 2023-24 are positive for the sector as it has addressed the persistent ask to incorporate the offset of losses in the calculation of gains from online games for income tax, it said. A pertinent issue relating to the implementation mechanism proposed in the Union Budget for TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on online games has been highlighted in the report. "The issue has arisen due to amendments to section 194B under which online gaming is currently covered from April 1, 2023 and the separate provision on online ..

Updated On: 18 Mar 2023 | 5:58 PM IST

International Women's Day 2023: Despite all the developments in the gaming sector, the representation of women in leadership positions remains less impressive

Updated On: 08 Mar 2023 | 10:11 AM IST

Despite global brouhaha over Microsoft's dominance, the merger may benefit gamers here

Updated On: 01 Mar 2023 | 9:59 PM IST

IGS 2023 will have several events like an exhibition, meet and greet, cosplay, product launches, product demonstrations and awards

Updated On: 17 Feb 2023 | 11:10 AM IST

Chip maker MediaTek on Thursday launched the Dimensity 7200 chipset to amplify gaming and photography smartphone experiences.

Updated On: 16 Feb 2023 | 2:09 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that nine States and UTs have passed laws on online gaming adding that there is a need for a central act to regulate it

Updated On: 08 Feb 2023 | 6:38 PM IST

IAMAI members have submitted their feedback to the ministry stating that the scoping of the rules has been done poorly and certain aspects need a major re-look

Updated On: 02 Feb 2023 | 11:50 PM IST

The players of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online have reported losing game progress, stealing of in-game money and ban from game servers due to an alleged vulnerability in the PC version of the game

Updated On: 27 Jan 2023 | 8:40 AM IST

Video game developer Riot Games said that the source codes for its popular video games 'League of Legends' and 'Teamfight Tactics', or TFT, were stolen in a recent cyber attack

Updated On: 25 Jan 2023 | 2:35 PM IST

The draft rules released earlier this month proposed the formation of self-regulatory organizations

Updated On: 17 Jan 2023 | 10:19 PM IST

Apple Arcade has launched a new puzzle game 'Illustrated' which is from the makers of another puzzle game 'Patterned', and brought updates to a few games, including 'Grindstone'

Updated On: 16 Jan 2023 | 4:04 PM IST

Parents are worried, but the industry is working to establish mechanisms promoting 'responsible gaming' in India

Updated On: 16 Jan 2023 | 9:18 AM IST

Microsoft has announced that it will roll out new power mode options, including shutdown (energy saving) to Xbox Series X and S consoles in a bid for sustainability and cost savings

Updated On: 13 Jan 2023 | 8:36 AM IST

Gamestream is a France-based cloud gaming solutions provider. This collaboration will allow JioGames to launch its cloud gaming platform JioGamesCloud, which is currently available in beta

Updated On: 12 Jan 2023 | 5:16 PM IST