scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicDigital India

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.

On Camera

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.