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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicDigital infrastructure

Topic: digital infrastructure

Just 35% govt schools in India have smart classrooms, Bihar & UP among worst performers—Centre to Parliament

Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary presented the data in the Upper House Wednesday in response to a query by a BJP MP.

India, US agree to broaden cooperation on critical & emerging technologies to include digital infra

India’s Deputy National Security Adviser Vikram Misri met his American counterpart Jonathan Finer Monday to review scope of the initiative that was launched last year by Modi and Biden.

Spots for new schools to area development for tourism — how states are using Gati Shakti master plan

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which gives a bird’s eye view of infra and logistical facilities and assets, has been helping central ministries and states plan projects better.

Indian judiciary is crying for basic infrastructure. Here’s what Centre & states need to do

Infrastructural crisis at the Indian judiciary has a lot to do with political apathy that obstructs necessary transformation of a key arm of government.

India needs National Technology Coordinator. An Indian model in digital infrastructure is ready

India has built a unique digital infrastructure. What is needed now is the grammar that gives firm meaning to India’s Digital Way.

Successful governments are now using digital tools to combat social challenges

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is fundamental to well-functioning economies and citizens’ well-being.

Why OTT and cloud services in India should not be subjected to licensing regimes

Security concerns and use of licensed resources such as spectrum had motivated TRAI to consider regulating internet-based services.

Incentives and infrastructure — what govt can do to boost data centres in India

The Centre plans to make India a $1 trillion digital economy by 2025, which will attract countries wanting to set up data centres in India.

Nandan Nilekani: India’s financial inclusion is on fast track because of these 3 big ideas

Innovative platforms like Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Uber wouldn't have been so successful without the class of silent public technology investment.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?