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Centre to begin consultation on an AI law, says Vaishnaw
The government will start a consultation process in the coming weeks to frame legislation on artificial intelligence, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. IT Secretary S. Krishnan said the Centre recognises that AI needs more regulation, pointing to cyber incidents in which AI agents escaped their sandboxes.
WhatsApp, Telegram won't work without a SIM from January 1, government issues guidelines
From January 1, messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram will not work without a physical SIM card, under new government guidelines. The government says the move is aimed at curbing cross-border cyber fraud, phishing and digital arrest scams.
Cancer medicines to cost up to 70% less as Centre caps trade margin at 30%
The government has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines at 30%, with revised prices taking effect from November 9, 2026. The maximum retail price of some medicines could fall by up to 70%, the government said.
Two big airports may go to private hands on long-term PPP lease; Chennai, Kolkata in frame
The Union government is considering handing over the Chennai and Kolkata airports to private companies on long-term lease under the public-private partnership model, to bring their services and infrastructure up to international standards.