India Emerges as a Hotspot for Illegal Online Betting: $100 Billion Industry and 5.4 Billion Visits Raise Alarms

India Emerges as a Hotspot for Illegal Online Betting: $100 Billion Industry and 5.4 Billion Visits Raise Alarms

A recent report by consumer advocacy group CUTS International has revealed alarming statistics about the rise of illegal online betting in India. According to the report, unauthorised betting platforms such as 1xBet, Parimatch, and Stake collectively received over 5.4 billion visits in FY2024-25, making India one of the fastest-growing illegal gambling markets in the world….

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Maharashtra FDA Suspends Zepto’s Dharavi License Over Severe Hygiene Violations

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Zepto’s Dharavi License Over Severe Hygiene Violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business license of Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the parent company of quick-commerce platform Zepto, following a surprise inspection at its Dharavi warehouse in Mumbai that revealed alarming hygiene violations.The Times of India Inspection Uncovers Serious Food Safety Breaches The FDA’s action was prompted by…

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China Bans Crypto Ownership in Sweeping New Crackdown

China Bans Crypto Ownership in Sweeping New Crackdown

In a significant legal development, a Shanghai court has affirmed that individual ownership of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is legal in China, even as the government maintains strict prohibitions on crypto-related commercial activities.Token Insightly+5Mondaq+5fienews.com+5 Legal Recognition of Personal Crypto Ownership Judge Sun Jie of the Shanghai Songjiang District People’s Court stated that cryptocurrencies possess “property attributes”…

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15 Foreign Universities to Open Campuses in India

15 Foreign Universities to Open Campuses in India

India is poised for a transformative shift in its higher education landscape as fifteen foreign universities prepare to establish campuses across the country in the upcoming academic year. This initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to enhance global exposure for Indian students, particularly in STEMB (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Business)…

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India to Launch Unique Digital Address ID System (DIGIPIN)

India to Launch Unique Digital Address ID System (DIGIPIN)

The Indian government is set to revolutionize the nation’s addressing system by introducing a new digital address framework, assigning unique digital IDs to every home and physical location across the country. This initiative, known as DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number), aims to enhance service delivery, governance, and logistical efficiencies by integrating addresses into the Digital…

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India to Hold Civil Defence Drills in Border States May 29

India to Hold Civil Defence Drills in Border States May 29

India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills on May 29, 2025, across four border states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir—as part of Operation Abhyaas. These exercises aim to bolster emergency preparedness amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following recent terror incidents and military operations. Simultaneously, Haryana will implement its own statewide drill,…

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US Issues Stern Warning to Indian and International Students Over Visa Compliance

US Issues Stern Warning to Indian and International Students Over Visa Compliance

The United States has issued a strong warning to Indian and other foreign students, emphasizing that skipping classes or dropping out without properly notifying their educational institutions could lead to the cancellation of their student visas. This move comes amid heightened scrutiny of international students and recent reports of mass deportations. Visa Compliance Under the…

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Israeli Firm Places ₹150 Crore Order for Rocket Launchers from Indian Defence Company

Israeli Firm Places ₹150 Crore Order for Rocket Launchers from Indian Defence Company

In a significant development for India’s defence export sector, Nibe Limited, a Pune-based defence engineering firm, has secured a substantial international order valued at ₹150.6 crore from a prominent Israel-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The announcement, made on May 26, 2025, led to a 5% surge in Nibe’s shares, hitting the upper circuit at ₹1,601.85…

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Talking to Yourself Can Sharpen Focus and Boost Problem-Solving: Study

Talking to Yourself Can Sharpen Focus and Boost Problem-Solving: Study

In a compelling piece of psychological research, a study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2011) by cognitive scientists Gary Lupyan of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Daniel Swingley of the University of Pennsylvania has found that talking to yourself can significantly improve focus and problem-solving abilities. This research brings fresh insight into…

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