Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 decriminalises minor offences in health sector

IANS | April 3, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public health, Health Ministry said on Friday.

Japan sets up special cell to boost FDI flows into India

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Japan-India Economic Affairs Division to help Japanese companies invest in India, as part of its strategy to bolster bilateral economic ties.

China’s AI growth raises security, economic concerns: Report

IANS | April 3, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining global traction, raising concerns among US policymakers over potential risks to national security, supply chains, and economic competitiveness, according to a report.

S. Korea, France vow closer cooperation in AI, quantum computing

IANS | April 3, 2026 3:28 PM

Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korea and France on Friday vowed to expand cooperation in strategic science sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), while reaffirming their status as key partners in cutting-edge technology research, the science ministry said.

Govt eyes boost in production of induction heaters to cut use of cooking gas

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Top government officials including the Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Power Secretary, and the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) held a meeting on Friday to discuss ways to increase the domestic production of induction heaters and cooking utensils to bring down the use of cooking gas consumption amid supply chain disruptions due to the Iran war, according to official sources.