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IPL 2025 mega auction set for Riyadh amid scheduling challenges

Reports suggest that BCCI officials have already conducted preliminary visits to Saudi Arabia to assess potential venues for the auction.

All franchises finalize retained players as focus shifts to Riyadh for the highly anticipated auction on November 24-25.

PM Modi highlights Indian animation growth, praises ‘Chhota Bheem’ on Mann Ki Baat

At the Summit, PM Modi outlined his vision for Viksit Bharat, emphasizing inclusive development, economic resilience, and digital empowerment.

In ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Modi praises Indian animation and calls on youth to innovate in the booming animation and gaming industries.

EGF collabs with MIB to launch City Quest

The game launched by Anuraag Saxena, CEO, is designed to celebrate and educate players about Bharat's diverse urban landscape and development.

The game is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around urban planning determining the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal.

‘India still needs to deliver broadband to homes’, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, during a closed door media session spoke extensively about India's growing influence on AI globally.

Huang also pointed out that India has a huge potential to become a very successful gaming market.

Indian online gaming sector faces threat from money laundering, reveals Digital India Foundation report

As per shareholding data post-investment, Play Ventures will hold 3.38%, Countryside Ventures 4.46%, Gameskraft Technologies 2.12%, and Kalaari Capital 6.35% of the company.

The Indian Real Money Gaming (RMG) sector has become a key player in the global market with a CAGR of 28% from FY20 to FY23 and its projected revenue is set to reach $7.5 billion within next five years.

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

Gaming destinations inspire 57% of Indian travellers: Skyscanner

Gaming is a huge hit with Gen Z, with nearly two-thirds (62%) saying it's their go-to leisure activity and 57% feeling inspired to book a trip based on a location featured in a video game.

67% of Indian travellers take a video game console away with them on holiday.

ICC proposes chair term reforms, greenlights women’s cricket expansion

In December 2024, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), assumed the role of Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

New term limits for ICC Chair and Independent Director could see Jay Shah lead the global cricket body for six years, while women’s cricket gets a boost with new T20 competitions.

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.

Indian Esports industry to piggyback on Saudi Arabia’s billion dollar gaming investments

The newly assembled team, which had a combined prize pool earnings of approximately INR 2.5 crores ($276,703) in FY23.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is emerging as a new global player with its Vision 2030 plan, aiming to develop 30 competitive games and establish itself as a global gaming hub by 2030.