The Russian Duma (parliament) passed a bill on May 26, introducing criminal responsibility for creating pro-suicide groups on social media. This follows a petition from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, demanding a ban on the game. India's Ministry of Electronics and IT has directed internet platforms like Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Yahoo to remove the links to the online game. In Pic: The Blue Whale Challenge requires cutting one's arm in the shape of a whale