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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicDigital economy

Topic: Digital economy

India’s digital economy isn’t broken. What is I&B ministry fixing by bringing OTT under it?

I&B ministry's draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill threatens to apply outdated TV regulations on the digital realm.

Top ministers talk India’s ‘techade’ at Delhi book launch — UPI to e-governance

Youth are ‘driven by a fire in the belly’, not for food but for the ‘finer things of life,’ said union minister Piyush Goyal at the launch of Nalin Mehta’s book, India’s Techade, in Delhi.

India’s dominance in digital transactions is country’s new identity, says PM Modi

PM Modi said in the last 4 years, a direct transfer of Rs 2.5 lakh crore has been made into farmers' bank accounts under PM-KISAN scheme without interference by any middlemen.

From fast food to autos, India’s digitally connected users lure investors

For investors, not only new-age Indian tech companies but also traditional consumer firms that are adding digital capabilities offer a route to tap the consumption theme.

UPI redefining digital economy but govt coercion can stifle innovation

The government should be neutral toward organisations involved in integrating the digital economy and let the market pick the winner.

There’s a huge digital skills shortage making most young people unprepared for future jobs

Here's the situation that prevents young people from accessing the jobs of the fourth industrial revolution and how best to address those barriers.

Waste-free ‘circular economy’ need of the hour. But only digitalisation can help

Companies must use digitalisation to create durable, interoperable ecosystems that support circular ambitions and create new opportunities for innovation.

Uber Files leak shows why India’s approach to security and privacy matters

The Uber Files investigation is a lesson for regulators, researchers and academics about the risks of platformisation of digital economies.

Global middle class will grow by three times by 2030. Digital economy to the rescue

From the future of work to customer experience, digital economies are all about using the latest technology to do what you already do—but better.

Ali Sher Shahid offers end-to-end automation services to clients for their digital stores

An e-commerce automation expert, Ali Sher Shahid, builds and manages e-commerce stores for business owners, whole equipping them with the benefits of e-commerce dropshipping.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.