Centre releases white paper on strengthening AI governance

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre on Friday released a White Paper titled "Strengthening AI Governance Through Techno-Legal Framework", outlining India’s approach to building a trusted, accountable, and innovation-aligned artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

PM Modi remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, hails his legacy on Parakram Diwas

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Parakram Diwas event in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video link on Friday. In his address, PM Modi noted that January 23 marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whose bravery continues to motivate people and evoke deep respect.

Bail should not be linked to monetary deposits/undertakings: SC

IANS | January 23, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) In a significant ruling on bail jurisprudence, the Supreme Court has observed that courts should not insist on upfront monetary deposits or undertakings as a precondition for the grant or consideration of bail, as such a practice has the potential to derail the criminal justice system and be misused to coerce settlements.

Industrialists in Gujarat's Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:54 PM

Vapi, Jan 23 (IANS) Industries in Gujarat's Vapi district, which earn crores of rupees in foreign exchange through exports, are currently going through a difficult phase due to the Trump-led US administration's tariffs on Indian products. In such a scenario, there are expectations from leading industrialists here that the Union Budget presented by the Central government this time will provide relief to the local industries in the state.