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Jio Launches Free Google AI Pro Subscription for All Ages – Here’s How to Claim

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Reliance Jio has started offering an 18-month free subscription to Google AI Pro for its users, expanding access beyond the initial 18–25 age group. The Indian telecom giant had announced its partnership with Google last week, promising free access to Gemini for a year and a half. While the initial rollout targeted younger users, the company has now made the offer available to all age groups, allowing a wider audience to experience the premium AI features.

To claim the free subscription, users must have an active Jio SIM card with an unlimited 5G plan. Once this basic requirement is met, users can follow a simple process via the MyJio app. From the app’s home page, tap the “Early access” banner, select Claim now, open the prompted web page, review the plan details, and tap “Agree” at the bottom. After completing these steps, users can open the Gemini app to confirm their Pro subscription status.

The Google AI Pro subscription provides several benefits compared to the free tier. Normally priced at Rs. 1,950 per month, the plan grants extended access to the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, along with enhanced functionalities such as image generation via Nano Banana and Deep Research capabilities. These features are not available to free-tier users, giving Pro subscribers a more advanced and versatile AI experience.

By offering this free subscription, Jio aims to provide its users with a chance to explore the full potential of AI-powered tools, whether for learning, content creation, or research. The partnership with Google demonstrates Jio’s commitment to technology accessibility and its effort to bring cutting-edge AI innovations to a broader audience across India.

India Launches AI Governance Framework Outlining Principles and Future Roadmap

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially released India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Framework, providing a comprehensive set of guidelines and recommendations for regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders. The framework was formally unveiled by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, along with other senior officials, signaling the government’s commitment to building a structured approach toward AI adoption and oversight. Among its key proposals are the establishment of new regulatory bodies, updates to existing laws, and amendments to relevant legal provisions to address the unique challenges posed by AI technologies.

The 68-page report emphasizes foundational principles that should guide AI development and deployment across India. Central to the framework are respect for human rights, non-discrimination, safety, transparency, and fairness. MeitY underscores the importance of ensuring AI systems are trustworthy and inclusive, benefiting a broad spectrum of communities, especially those historically underserved or marginalized. The framework aims to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and safeguarding public interest.

Rather than imposing blanket prohibitions, the framework advocates a risk-based approach to AI governance. This means the level of scrutiny and oversight would be proportional to the potential harm and societal impact associated with a given AI system. Systems with higher risk profiles would be subject to stricter regulatory requirements, while low-risk applications could operate with lighter oversight, allowing for greater flexibility and innovation.

To facilitate practical adoption, the guidelines propose a phased implementation model. This includes pilot projects, iterative evaluations, and stakeholder consultations to refine and improve regulatory mechanisms over time. The framework also encourages collaboration between government agencies, industry, academia, and civil society to ensure that India’s AI ecosystem develops responsibly, ethically, and competitively on a global scale.

India Begins Repatriation of Citizens Who Fled Myanmar Cybercrime Center

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India has begun repatriating hundreds of its nationals who fled from a major cybercrime hub in Myanmar following a military raid on the facility last month. The operation marks the latest effort to rescue victims of human trafficking linked to Southeast Asia’s booming online scam industry.

An Indian Air Force transport plane departed Thailand on Thursday carrying 270 people, with another flight scheduled later in the day. A total of 465 Indians will be flown home from the Thai border town of Mae Sot, where they had taken refuge after escaping the notorious “KK Park” compound in Myawaddy, Myanmar, according to Thai army commander Maj. Gen. Maitree Chupreecha. The remaining group is expected to leave on Monday.

Myanmar’s military raided KK Park in mid-October, part of a wider crackdown on cyber scams and illegal gambling operations that have flourished along its borders. The compound reportedly hosted a large-scale scam network where foreign workers — many trafficked or deceived by false job offers — were forced to run fraudulent online schemes.

In total, more than 1,500 people from 28 countries fled the Myawaddy raid. Thai authorities temporarily housed nationals from India, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Kenya while coordinating repatriation with their governments.

The United Nations estimates that cyber scam centers across Southeast Asia generate nearly $40 billion annually, often using trafficked labor. While Myanmar’s junta says it is dismantling such operations, independent media including The Irrawaddy report that scam networks continue to operate in Myawaddy despite the raids.

The issue has drawn global attention: the U.S. and U.K. recently sanctioned organizers of a Cambodian scam ring, while South Korea was shaken by the death of a young man believed to have been lured into one such operation.