Share bomb hoax threat data, government tells social media platforms

The legislation, which targets platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Reddit, and X, imposes stringent penalties of up to 50 million Australian Dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to enforce the age restrictions.

The government has also asked top multinational technology conglomerates to cooperate with it in helping identifying those behind such hoax calls, saying this involves public good.

IESF, SOGF bet big in India, proposes to establish self-regulatory esports body

The IESF, which includes 146 member countries, including India in collaboration with SOGF will host the International Esports Masters in India, scheduled for March 2025.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the meeting of Boban Totovski, General Secretary of the IESF, and Shankar Aggarwal, President of the SOG Federation with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

EXCLUSIVE: IESF, SOGF meet Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, secures green flag

A source close to the matter said, “Dr. Mandaviya patiently listened to both the IESF and SOGF representatives and gave his approval to support initiatives aimed at expanding esports in India."

Boban Totovski, General Secretary of the IESF, and Shankar Aggarwal, President of the SOG Federation, met with the Minister and submitted a representation letter.