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CM Vishnu Deo Sai lays foundation of Chhattisgarh's first semiconductor plant in Maoist-hit area
Nava Raipur, April 11: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday laid the foundation stone for the country's first Ultra-edge technology-based Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based semiconductor fabrication unit in Nava Raipur.
Global Technology Summit: S Jaishankar set to kick-start tech policy talks
New Delhi, April 10: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is slated to address the Global Technology Summit (GTS) -- India’s flagship dialogue on geo-technology -- which will explore how emerging technologies can drive inclusive growth, strengthen digital governance, and deepen cross-border partnerships.
Kisan Seva Kendra inaugurated in Rajouri, villagers to get several facilities
Rajouri, April 9: In a major initiative, a Kisan Seva Kendra, also known as 'Kisan Khidmat Ghar' (Single Window Service Centre), was inaugurated for the farmers in the remote Panchayat Daraj B of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Delhi L-G launches smart police kiosk for passengers at IGI Airport
New Delhi, April 5: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated a smart police booth of Delhi Police at IGI Airport, offering a digital platform to passengers for filing complaints related to lost baggage, vehicle theft or for filing an e-FIR over any other issue.
Maha govt to launch online property registration from May 1
Mumbai, April 3: As a part of easing of doing business, the Maharashtra government under the 'One State One Registration' programme will introduce from May 1 the online registration of property whereby the buyers or sellers will not be required to go to the sub-registrar’s offices.
India's semiconductor market set to reach over USD 150 billion by 2030: Report
New Delhi, April 2: India's semiconductor market is set to reach over USD 150 billion , with AI semiconductor will present over USD 21 billion market opportunity by 2030, according to a report by Basic Roots Consulting.
Maha govt & Microsoft sign MoU to pursue 'Digital India-Self Reliant Maharashtra' goal
Mumbai, April 2: The Maharashtra government and Microsoft on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the "Digital India, Self-reliant Maharashtra" concept.
'Institutionalised extraction', CM Stalin slams Centre over ATM withdrawal fee hike
Chennai, March 30: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly condemned the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to allow banks to increase charges for ATM withdrawals beyond the monthly free limit -- from Rs 21 to Rs 23 per transaction -- effective May 1.
Nearly 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH portal: Centre
New Delhi, March 29: Of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been onboarded on System for Pension Administration-Raksha (SPARSH) and their pensions are being directly credited into their bank accounts, the government informed on Saturday.
Centre to launch multilingual e-Governance solution for citizens to file grievances
New Delhi, March 29: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has announced a collaboration with Digital India Bhashini to implement a multimodal, multilingual e-Governance solution for the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS).
Govt's capex focus shifts from roads to water, sanitation, and digital infra: Elara Report
New Delhi, March 28: The government is shifting its capital expenditure (capex) priorities from traditional sectors like roads to areas such as water supply, sanitation, digital infrastructure, urban development, and irrigation, according to a report by Elara Securities.
2.18 lakh gram panchayats have BharatNet link for high-speed Internet services: Minister
New Delhi, March 27: As many as 2.18 lakh gram panchayats out of the total 2.68 lakh in the country have been made service-ready for providing high-speed internet services under the BharatNet project, according to information tabled in Parliament.
Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion among factors in India doubling its GDP in 10 years, say experts
New Delhi, March 22: Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion are among several factors that have contributed to India's economic growth over the past decade, economists have said as IMF data, cited by BJP leader Amit Malviya, showed that the country doubled its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to USD 4.3 trillion in 2025.
Delhi Assembly goes paperless: Centre, GNCTD, and Secretariat sign MoU for NeVA
New Delhi, March 22: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), the Government of India, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), and the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Saturday signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
Kiren Rijiju slams previous AAP-ruled Delhi Assembly for blocking paperless initiative
New Delhi, March 22: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday trained his guns on the previous AAP-dominated Delhi Assembly for its failure to adopt a Central-government promoted technological tool for paperless work.
National Broadband Mission: Tamil Nadu leads with rollout in over 10,000 Gram Panchayats
New Delhi, March 22: The National Broadband Mission (NBM) has helped bridged the digital divide in rural areas in the country and Tamil Nadu leads in broadband rollout with over 10,000 Gram Panchayats now service-ready, the government has said.
Centre democratizing chip designing in the country, boosting indigenization
New Delhi, March 20: Understanding chip design as a strategic necessity, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with its series of graded and proactive steps, is in the process of systematic overhauling the semiconductor design approach at 300+ organizations across the country (including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-up companies).
India to become world's 3rd-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Germany: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, March 15: India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028, overtaking Germany, according to a report by global financial services firm Morgan Stanley.
PM Modi reminds followers about release of podcast with Lex Fridman tomorrow
New Delhi, March 15: The ‘human side’ of Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have left AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman in awe even as PM Modi informed his followers about the release of the three-hour dialogue.
India is witnessing significant surge in illegal betting and gambling; 1.6 billion visits in just three months: Report
New Delhi, March 15: Illegal betting and gambling activities in India have surged dramatically in recent years, with digital platforms accounting for a staggering 1.6 billion visits in just three months across four major sites, according to a report by Digital India Foundation.
Creators should take India story to world, they are our digital ambassadors: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 13: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday emphasized the power of India's creative ecosystem and the role of digital innovation in shaping the country's future.
Creators must take the India story to the world, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the creative industry to take India's story to the world and contribute further to its economic growth.
Amit Shah attends various programs as Chief Guest in Gujarat
New Delhi, March 9: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended various events in Gujarat on Sunday as the Chief Guest and laid the foundation stone for the High-Performance Sports Center in Gandhinagar.
Tripura: Govt strengthening Panchayats for sustainable development, says CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the state government has given "special importance to strengthening the Panchayat system" and is working to ensure the sustainable development of every Panchayat in the coming days.
Delhi Assembly Speaker conveys meeting to discuss implementation of National e-Vidhan Application in Assembly
New Delhi, March 7: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday convened a meeting with officers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to discuss implementing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Delhi Assembly.
225 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions, 43 cr e-KYC transactions carried out in February
New Delhi, March 7: Aadhaar continues to drive India's digital transformation, with nearly 225 crore authentication transactions and 43 crore e-KYC transactions carried out in February 2025.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Challenges TCS, Infosys, Wipro to develop indigenous Mobile OS
New Delhi, March 7: Union Information and Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday challenged the technology giants such as TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to develop an operating system for mobile phones.
1,100 out of 1,200 govt schemes now under DBT, says FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, March 1: Out of the 1,200 central and state government schemes, 1,100 are now under the ambit of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.
India becomes 2nd country to launch Electronic Personnel License for pilots
New Delhi, Feb 20: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for Pilots, making India the second country in the world to introduce the advanced system to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of the civil aviation sector.
Indian e-commerce industry to touch $550 billion by 2035: Report
Mumbai, Feb 20: Driven by Internet penetration, digital payment infrastructure and a young, tech-savvy population, the Indian e-commerce sector is expected to touch $550 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15 per cent, a new report said on Thursday.
BSNL bounces back into profit for first time since 2007
New Delhi, Feb 14: State-owned telecom major Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday reported a profit of Rs 262 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, marking its first return to profitability since 2007.
AI & robotics have revolutionised medical field: Rajasthan Dy CM
Jaipur, Feb 13: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari said on Thursday that artificial intelligence and robotics have ushered in a revolutionary transformation in the medical field.
PM Modi meets Estonian President in Paris, discusses cybersecurity cooperation
Paris, Feb 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Estonia Alar Karis discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the field of cybersecurity during their meeting on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, on Tuesday.
Human side of Narendra Modi really interesting: Lex Fridman ahead of podcast with PM
New Delhi, Feb 8: Artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman on Saturday expressed a keen desire to connect with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “human side” in an upcoming podcast.
Govt ended licence raj of Congress to usher in digital revolution: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 6: Taking credit for ending licence-permit raj promoted by the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted his government's pro-active decisions and action for the digital revolution in the country.
e-Shram Portal: 30.58 crore unorganised workers registered by far
New Delhi, February 3: About 30.58 crore unorganised workers have registered on e-Shram portal as of January 28, the government informed Parliament on Monday.
Over 30.58 crore workers registered on e-Shram Portal for benefits under govt schemes
New Delhi, Feb 3: Over 30.58 crore unorganised workers have been registered on the e-Shram Portal for receiving benefits under various social welfare schemes of the government as of Jan 28 this year, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
New flight for self-reliant India; to open new doors for development: Muslim Rashtriya Manch
New Delhi, February 1: The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been hailed by the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) as a significant step towards India's economic development and inclusive empowerment
Mahakumbh: Devotees take selfies with cutouts of PM Modi, CM Yogi; praise arrangements
Prayagraj, Feb 1: The fourth Snan Parv of the Mahakumbh has brought a massive crowd of devotees to the Sangam ghats. There is a frenzy among people to take selfies and photos with cutouts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
PM Modi interacts with participants of Republic Day parade, emphasises on Viksit Bharat
New Delhi, January 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with NCC Cadets, NSS Volunteers, Tribal guests and Tableaux Artists who would be a part of the upcoming Republic Day parade at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.