Centre warns celebrities, media against promoting betting, gambling

Centre warns celebrities, media against promoting betting, gambling

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), in an advisory issued here on Wednesday, has warned manufacturers, advertisers, publishers, intermediaries, social media platforms, endorsers, and broadcasters against advertisements promoting illegal activities such as betting and gambling. CCPA Chairman and Union Secretary of Consumer Affairs Rohit Kumar Singh said in the advisory that the Centre had noticed … Read more

Mahadev betting app case registered in Mumbai transferred to crime branch

Mahadev betting app case registered in Mumbai transferred to crime branch

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations against the money laundering networks linked with the alleged Mahadev Book Online Betting APP, which led to the recovery of cash of ₹5.39 crore and a bank balance of ₹15.59 crore, on Friday. | Photo Credit: ANI An FIR registered here pertaining to alleged illegal gambling and cyber … Read more

Explained | What is the crypto awareness campaign?

Explained | What is the crypto awareness campaign?

The crypto dilemma stems from concerns about the unregulated currency having a destabilising effect on the country.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) will launch an outreach programme soon to create awareness of cryptocurrencies and online gaming. The need for the outreach is based on … Read more