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.

Vibrant Gujarat: MoU worth Rs 11.49 crore signed by fish supplier company

IANS | January 11, 2026 8:59 PM

Rajkot, Jan 11 (IANS) A series of B2B and B2G seminars were organised to foster dialogue and collaboration across key sectors in Gujarat on Sunday, after the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) was inaugurated at Marwadi University in Rajkot by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.