Centre decides to ban online betting apps

Hyderabad: The Central Government has decided to ban online betting applications, citing their harmful impact on the youth. The decision follows months of campaigning under the #SayNoToBettingApps movement, which drew support from citizens across India and abroad. The campaign highlighted concerns over gambling addiction and its social consequences.

Call for youth to focus on future

Those who led the movement said the ban would help protect young people from psychological and financial risks, enabling them to focus on education, careers and creativity. They described the decision as a collective achievement, stressing that staying away from betting apps would strengthen both individual futures and the nation’s progress.