New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The lives of millions of children and adults, trapped in the clutches of online money gaming, will now be saved from financial ruin and social distress. Modi 3.0 not only secured passage of the Online Gaming Bill 2025 from both Houses of Parliament but also ensured it received presidential assent from President Droupadi Murmu. With this, the Bill has now become an Act.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, wrote, "This Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, highlights our commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity. It will encourage e-sports and online social games. At the same time, it will save our society from the harmful effects of online money games."

Union Electron...