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Why India Isn’t a Global Esports Power Yet | Animesh Agarwal Interview

| May 14, 2026, 06:18:32 PM | TIMESOFINDIA.COM
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Indian esports is growing rapidly — but is India truly ready to become a global esports power?In this exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, S8UL CEO and founder Animesh Agarwal opens up on:•⁠ ⁠Why India still awaits its “1983 Cricket World Cup moment” in esports•⁠ ⁠The biggest structural gaps in Indian esports•⁠ ⁠PUBG Mobile and Free Fire bans•⁠ ⁠Why India remains a mobile-first ecosystem•⁠ ⁠Problems with banking and esports recognition•⁠ ⁠The future of Indian esports after the new gaming regulations•⁠ ⁠S8UL’s expansion across global esports titles and countries•⁠ ⁠Why global trophies could change everythingFrom regulation and infrastructure to talent pathways and perception, Agarwal explains why Indian esports still sits between potential and proof.

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U.S. President and Israeli Prime Minister are reportedly facing growing disagreements over how to handle Iran, even as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue. According to Axios report, the two leaders held a tense phone call amid renewed negotiations involving the U.S., Iran and regional mediators including Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt. While Trump has publicly stated that a deal remains possible, Netanyahu is reportedly more supportive of continued military pressure on Iran. Tehran has confirmed it is reviewing the latest proposal but insists any agreement must include sanctions-related concessions and the release of frozen Iranian funds.

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