Starting May 1, 2026, India sees major policy shifts spanning everyday spending and digital regulation. Oil marketing companies have raised 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder prices by ₹993, while domestic LPG rates reportedly stay steady. At the same time, MeitY operationalised the Online Gaming Rules, 2026, setting up a unified regulator to target illegal “money games,” alongside fresh credit-card related rules.
The government has notified new online gaming rules effective May 1, meant to clarify what qualifies as non-money online games while keeping bans on online money games intact. The rules create a digital-first Online Gaming Authority of India, set registration for esports and social games, and require safety, transparency, grievance redressal, plus penalties and appeals for violations.
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