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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicDigital economy

Topic: Digital economy

EU under pressure to make digital economy safer. AI can address this issue

To combat financial crime, policy-makers need to find ways to build trust in digital systems that don't involve simply expanding surveillance.

Women form about one-fifth of India’s digital workforce, leadership roles a rarity, says LEAD report

The report released at Charcha 2025, an annual gathering of India’s social development sector, found that women remain largely concentrated in low-value and routine roles.

New book unlocks secrets of the ‘creator economy’ for digital success

Published by Penguin, Pixels to Profits by Ankur Mehra will be released on 3 April on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online platform for launching non-fiction books.

ADB invests in Armenia’s digital infrastructure

The $18.5 million loan aims to fund network upgrades and enhance connectivity.

Bitcoin surges above $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin and crypto have been catapulted into the spotlight as investors wager the incoming Trump administration will usher in a friendlier regulatory environment.

India and Singapore sign key agreements during Modi’s visit, a look at what these are

The 2 signed agreements on semiconductors, health, skilling & digital security. New digital development pact will aim to strengthen cooperation between the two countries' digital economies.

From oil to algorithms—Azerbaijan’s journey to a digital economy is being fuelled by FDI

With nine flagship projects and over 60 initiatives, the strategy aims to promote data-driven decision-making. It will also support the digital transformation of existing enterprises.

AI and the expanding ‘digital economy’ must be used to bridge global divides

Nearly 2.7 billion people worldwide lack access to the internet. The digital economy brings enormous opportunities but also risks further inequality and exclusion.

‘Country ready to leapfrog,’ says NITI Aayog CEO at chintan shivir for Chhattisgarh’s development

BVR Subrahmanyam added that Chhattisgarh had all the potential to contribute to the idea of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and be a prime mover.

India, Nigeria to discuss bilateral trade & investment at Joint Trade Committee meeting

The JTC will also discuss the resolution of market access issues faced by both countries and promote cooperation in key sectors.

On Camera

The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.