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The game directs the player to commit suicide in its 50th and final challenge. (Representational image)

Fatal ‘Blue Whale’ claims first life in Uttar Pradesh

Parth, a student of Class 6, had his father’s smartphone in his hand and the blue whale game was on.

29 Aug 2017 2:32 AM

DGP Sulkhan Singh asks police chiefs to contact school authorities and ensure that children are prevented from playing the game.

UP police bans Blue Whale game

I-T ministry directs social media platforms to remove links to game.

24 Aug 2017 1:54 AM

DCP Milind Dumbere said the investigation does not suggested that the case was a result of the Blue Whale Challenge.

Delhi: Teen attempts suicide, ‘Blue Whale’ suspected

The police have also siezed his phone for further investigation.

21 Aug 2017 12:04 AM

After three teenagers from Mumbai, Bengal and Kerala are believed to have committed suicide over the past one month owing to the Blue Whale challenge.

‘Blue Whale’ kids counselled in UP

The deadly Blue Whale game has caught the fancy of school children in Lucknow.

19 Aug 2017 1:24 AM

Picture used for representational purpose. A ‘photo’ of a blue whale cutting on the arm of a person allegedly playing the online game. (Courtesy: The Siberian Times)

State’s IT blocks blue whale links

The central government has ordered blocking of web links that provide access to the controversial game.

16 Aug 2017 2:34 AM

With an increase in Blue Whale related deaths in India, one wonders what might be drawing youngsters to the game.

Detect the whale

The deadly Blue Whale is claiming lives in India now, and experts say that it’s crucial to take immediate steps to help youngsters.

14 Aug 2017 1:03 AM

Blue Whale game echoes in House

BJP MP, Vikas Mahatme also drew the attention towards other such games that are highly addictive.

04 Aug 2017 1:47 AM

Investigators said the friend came to know about Manpreet’s suicide a day later via friends and has been blaming himself for not alerting his parents about it. (Courtesy: The Siberian Times)

Andheri teen planned suicide three days prior

Not realising that Manpreet was serious, the friend had sent a smiley emoticon.

02 Aug 2017 2:37 AM

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: Twitter)

Will set up inquiry, coordinate with Centre to act against 'Blue Whale' game: Fadnavis

In the incident that occurred on Saturday, a class IX student, jumped off the fifth floor of his building in suburban Andheri.

01 Aug 2017 8:30 PM

Teen killed self over ‘Blue Whale’ game, says Mumbai Police

Officials blame online game for 14-yr-old Andheri boy’s suicide.

01 Aug 2017 2:07 AM

The police unofficially confirmed this after examining his browsing record on the Internet as gleaned from his mobile phone and desktop computer. (Photo credit: The Siberian Times)

Police find ‘Blue whale’ in Boy’s mobile, desktop

The teenager had discussed the online game with his friends in a WhatsApp group.

01 Aug 2017 1:54 AM

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