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A popular YouTuber's lavish lifestyle, including a Dubai cruise wedding, has drawn the Enforcement Directorate's attention. Investigators allege his empire was built on illegal betting promotions and money laundering. The case highlights the blurred lines between fantasy sports and betting, and the regulatory gaps exploited by online platforms.

Google's Search isn't a search engine anymore. At I/O 2026, the company officially rebuilt its 25-year-old product around Gemini 3.5 Flash—a box that now accepts photos, files, and video, generates custom interactive pages on the fly, and deploys AI agents to monitor the web indefinitely on your behalf. With AI Overviews at 2.5 billion monthly users and AI Mode crossing one billion, Google isn't pitching a future. It's documenting a shift that already happened.

Gen Z is navigating a complex financial landscape, balancing early earning and investing with impulsive spending and trend-driven bets. While digitally savvy and embracing new tools, they often overlook essential safety nets like insurance. Experts urge a shift from quick gains to disciplined, long-term wealth building, splitting finances strategically for stability.

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From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity

Kanpur police have busted an illegal IPL betting network, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash. The syndicate operated through the Bethub24.com portal and app, using a master ID system. The alleged mastermind remains absconding, with teams actively pursuing his capture.

Khanna police have frozen over Rs 42 lakh in bank accounts linked to an IPL betting racket, a major breakthrough following the arrest of four individuals. Investigations reveal an international kingpin in Dubai and a money laundering trail. This crackdown, employing a stringent new law, signals a tougher stance against organised illegal betting.

A former domestic help, Rahul, allegedly raped and murdered a civil services aspirant in South Delhi. Driven by debt from gambling, addiction, and resentment after losing his job, Meena used his knowledge of the victim's home to gain entry.

The Mahadev Betting App, now rebranded as "Mahaadev," has resurfaced during the IPL, accepting bets on a wide range of events including sports and elections. Despite a previous crackdown and a new law banning online money games, the platform operates through rebranded sites and proxy links, offering a seamless betting experience.

The government is taking strong action against illegal online gambling and betting. Around 300 websites and apps have been blocked recently. This crackdown follows the Online Gaming Act. Enforcement agencies are working to identify and disable these platforms. The move aims to curb financial fraud and protect users. Over 8,400 illegal sites have been blocked so far.

Parliament has passed a Bill to prohibit online games played with money. The proposed legislation defines “online money game” as an online game played by a user by paying fees, depositing money or other stakes in expectation of winning.

Shikhar Dhawan was recently questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding his alleged endorsement of the 1xBet betting app, following similar questioning of Suresh Raina earlier this month. The ED is investigating the promoters of these illegal online betting platforms and their Indian connections, focusing on payment methods and financial transactions.

Telangana has banned online betting apps since 2017, but internet backdoors allow access, leading to numerous suicides. Chinese-run unregulated apps lure victims with initial wins, then causing significant losses. Indian apps attribute user losses and suicides to these fraudulent platforms.

ED said that the app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar spent Rs 200 crore in his marriage function abroad in February for which he hired a Mumbai based event management company.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, along with actor Sonu Sood, for questioning in a money laundering case related to the alleged illegal online betting app 1xBet. They are scheduled to appear next week under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).