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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicAarogya Setu

Topic: Aarogya Setu

User data in Aarogya Setu fully secure, app won’t share personal details: MyGovIndia CEO

Abhishek Singh, CEO of MyGovIndia that developed Aarogya Setu, says data will be used only for critical purposes such as medical emergencies, app won't share Covid patient info.

Aarogya Setu is ‘priority’ as Modi govt plans big publicity campaign for its Covid work

The publicity campaign, also featuring fake news busted by PIB fact check unit, will be carried out by the I&B ministry in at least 13 states.

Pool testing should be encouraged in UP to ensure Covid-19 is contained: CM Adityanath

Pool testing, which reduces the number of test kits used, is currently being conducted in Lucknow, Meerut and Etawah.

Military maintaining social distancing, need to be safe to help others, says CDS Bipin Rawat

CDS Bipin Rawat also advised Indians against getting impatient during the lockdown, saying patience was need of the hour.

Aarogya Setu download rate is faster than Facebook. Can it keep India ahead of Covid curve?

Aarogya Setu is at the centre of Modi govt’s contact tracing efforts to contain the Covid spread. Govt must allay concerns around its privacy provisions.

Aarogya Setu is fastest app in the world to reach 50 million users despite privacy concerns

Aarogya Setu garnered 50 million users in 13 days. That’s the fastest pace for any app including Facebook, Amitabh Kant said.

India can prevent long-term lockdown, contain Covid if 90% people download Aarogya Setu

With accurate and quick contact tracing using smartphones, patient zero can’t seed a new epidemic. This is similar to achieving a state where all are vaccinated.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.