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An increasing number of cases of young victims falling prey to the Blue Whale challenge, an Internet game, are being reported from various parts of India and abroad.

SC asks for Centre's response on plea to firewall Blue Whale Challenge

Firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorised access to or from private networks by controlling incoming,...

13 Oct 2017 2:07 PM IST

The Delhi high court had on August 17 expressed concern over children allegedly committing suicide while playing the game. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Expert panel formed to probe Blue Whale game suicide cases: govt to...

The sudden popularity of the lethal online game had forced the government to issue directions to the internet firms to...

12 Oct 2017 8:23 PM IST

Rise in games worry police

Rise in games' worry police

Lack of technical know-how poses hurdle in battling spread.

22 Nov 2017 1:47 AM IST

A social media epidemic called the Blue Whale Challenge, has ensured that the name will be associated with fear and death.

Kolkata: ICSE students attend workshop on Blue whale game, social...

Over 250 students from 9th, 10th and 11th standards attended the workshop on social media and online games, including...

19 Nov 2017 10:50 AM IST

Vice Consul Michael J Gobartov said in a report submitted before the bench that the Russian government was willing to render assistance to the High Court and the government of Tamil Nadu. (Photo: File)

Willing to help India in controlling Blue Whale game: Russian consul...

The court is hearing a suo motu PIL initiated by it following the recent suicide of a Madurai-based college boy.

23 Sept 2017 8:03 PM IST

An increasing number of cases of young victims falling prey to the Blue Whale challenge, an Internet game, are being reported from various parts of India and abroad.

Delhi HC tells govt to list steps taken to ban Blue Whale

The Delhi police told the high court that it has directed all social media firms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Google.

20 Sept 2017 3:15 AM IST

After the primary investigation, the police suspected the Blue Whale Game of being the reason behind Boras suicide. (Photo: File)

Hunting the whale

It is the emotionally vulnerable and socially isolated who are most at risk, and these are the people the game targets.

19 Sept 2017 12:38 AM IST

Police said that the online game, which originated in Russia, starts by asking participants via social media to draw a blue whale on a piece of paper and then to carve it on their bodies. (Photo: DC)

Complete ban on Blue Whale Challenge: SC directs Centre, issues notice

The apex court demanded a detailed reply from the Centre within the next three weeks.

15 Sept 2017 1:08 PM IST

The last challenge of the game involves killing oneself.

Thane police issue advisory against blue terror game

It led to the suicide of a teenager in Andheri a few months ago.

13 Sept 2017 2:10 AM IST

An increasing number of cases of young victims falling prey to the Blue Whale challenge, an Internet game, are being reported from various parts of India and abroad.

Delhi Police issue Blue Whale' advisory for parents

The police advisory also asked parents to spend more time with their wards and encourage them to participate in outdoor...

10 Sept 2017 4:02 AM IST

A social media epidemic called the Blue Whale Challenge, has ensured that the name will be associated with fear and death.

Parents told to keep eye on kids, check blue terror

The bench asked the state to file an affidavit on Blue Whale.

8 Sept 2017 2:29 AM IST

An increasing number of cases of young victims falling prey to the Blue Whale challenge, an Internet game, are being reported from various parts of India and abroad.

Blue Whale challenge: Two victims saved from commiting suicide

A 17 year old girl in Rajasthan and a 16 year old boy in Pathankot tried to commit suicide commit.

7 Sept 2017 11:36 AM IST