Govt refutes report on forcing smartphone makers to share source code

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The government has refuted a report by an international news organisation that it is proposing to force smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting opposition from giants like Apple and Samsung.

Vibrant Gujarat: Industry leaders announce major investments

IANS | January 11, 2026 10:07 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra saw major announcements from India’s top industrial leaders, reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a national investment magnet on Sunday.

Gujarat: VGRC highlights growing urgency of sustainable material use

IANS | January 11, 2026 10:00 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 11 (IANS) The first day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (Kutch and Saurashtra Zone) at Marwadi University, Rajkot, began with a focused seminar on ‘Plastic Waste Management and Environmental Protection’, highlighting the growing urgency of sustainable material use and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.