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.

Karur stampede case: Vijay to appear before CBI today in Delhi

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:20 AM

Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay is scheduled to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) at its New Delhi headquarters on Monday for questioning in connection with the deadly stampede at a political rally in Karur district, Tamil Nadu.