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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.