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Metro expansion brings more of the city within reach
New links, higher peak frequency and integrated buses are set to cut daily travel time across key Chennai corridors.
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India’s new AI safety framework, explained
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A voluntary national framework now asks high-impact AI systems to document risks before release.
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- Applies first to finance, health and public services
- Independent testing is encouraged
- A formal review is due in 12 months
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The rules could shape how quickly AI products reach millions of users — without pausing innovation.
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Why the rupee moved after the policy update
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Currency markets reacted to revised growth guidance and signals on future liquidity.
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- The movement stayed within this month’s range
- Exporters gained while import costs rose
- Analysts expect near-term volatility
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Currency shifts affect fuel, electronics, travel and the prices businesses pay for imports.
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