Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has called for making a new law to tackle problems linked to artificial intelligence (AI) such as deep fakes and misinformation.

India's IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that it is essential for the government to set up its own fact-checking unit because it is the best suited to combat misinformation about welfare policies and other schemes.

India is no longer a sleeping giant, but is on the cusp of immense possibilities and an obvious peacemaker for global harmony, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said at the NDTV Indian Of The Year awards today.