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.

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.

Rupee depreciation post Feb 27 in line with other currencies: Report

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Indian rupee depreciation post February 27 is, in fact, in line with other currencies, and better than currencies which appreciated significantly in the earlier period (April 2, 2025 to February 27, 2026), indicating that in an uncertain world pushing the limits on rupee depreciation as a shock absorber does not hold beyond an inflection point, according to SBI Research.