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Friday, December 19, 2025
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Topic: Digital India

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.

You thought Indian UPI app BHIM is a homage to Mahabharata’s Bheem? It’s actually Ambedkar

In 'India's Techade', Nalin Mehta talks about Ambedkar’s deep economic influence today.

3/5th of India’s districts score less than 30% in digital learning, shows Modi govt’s school survey

Arunachal, Meghalaya, Mizoram worst performing states overall, according to Performance Grading Index which rates districts based on learning outcomes, infrastructure, digital learning etc.

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.

Land records to be available in 22 languages soon, simplify pan-India sale & purchase of property

The transliteration in 22 languages in 1st phase will widen reach of Record of Rights — currently maintained by state in local language — ensure ease of doing business & in legal matters.

Digital transformation is key to India’s economic growth. Talent pool sets it apart

Reports suggest that the Indian govt is working on integrating ChatGPT into the India Bhashini platform. This can further accelerate connectivity across the country.

Next big thing in food delivery or ‘over-hyped’? All about Modi govt’s ONDC e-commerce initiative

Indian government-backed non-profit digital commerce initiative, ONDC offers an open source network for all to exchange goods and services and is independent of any specific platform.

‘Dynasty, casteism & regionalism’ — Modi takes aim at Congress, other parties on BJP foundation day

In virtual address to party workers, PM slams Congress for 'feudal mentality' & 'mocking' the poor and downtrodden. He says BJP's culture is to take everyone along.

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.

What is Bhu-Aadhaar? A unique ID for land that aims to check fraud, benami transactions

The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number, which will have longitude and latitude coordinates of every land parcel, has already been rolled out in 26 states and Union territories.

On Camera

Why India fell off the global middle-class map

A stunted middle class may be a direct result of extreme inequality. Folks at the top don’t see teeming masses as a meaningful market, except for utilities, soap, short videos, and personal loans.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.