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Ebix and NSDL Payments Bank cross one crore registrations Under MSRTC NCMC Programmes.

Over one crore NCMC RuPay smartcards were registered in five months. These cards now serve MSRTC concessional passengers across Maharashtra's villages. The digital passes replace old paper systems, improving verification and reducing misuse. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's Digital India 'One Nation, One Card' vision. Future plans include…

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No more long queues or repeated visits to govt offices? UMANG has 2,575 services & DigiLocker has 72 crore users: Here’s how digital push is changing public services

The Government of India launched the Digital India programme in July 2015. Under the Digital India programme, the Government of India, since its launch, has undertaken several initiatives to improve digital access and ensure seamless citizen-centric service delivery through notable tools like UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) and…

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Digital India has given India new identity worldwide: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated 11 years of Digital India, highlighting its transformative impact on governance, citizen empowerment, and national development. He emphasized how the initiative has fostered innovation across India, particularly in rural areas, and strengthened key sectors like education and healthcare. Digital India's success has positioned India as…

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Digital India to power India's growth story with AI, chips and DPI: MeitY

India is poised for a digital leap, with AI, semiconductors, and indigenous manufacturing set to drive economic growth. Building on a decade of digital progress, the nation is investing heavily in advanced technologies. From affordable mobile data and a world-leading digital payments system to significant strides in financial inclusion and…

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Income tax burden reduction over 12 years reflects 'Ramrajya', government says

A government booklet marks Narendra Modi's tenure as India's longest-serving Prime Minister. It highlights tax reductions and reforms like GST and Digital India. These initiatives have built public trust and supported India's journey towards becoming a USD 5-trillion economy. Increased taxpayer confidence fuels investment in national development.

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While Europe negotiated FTA, this startup was already hosting India's internet economy

A new trade deal between India and Europe opens doors for businesses. However, companies like Hostinger from Lithuania already found success in India by understanding local needs. They focused on affordable, user-friendly online tools. This shows that early localization and market understanding are key to winning in India, not just…

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Justin Fulcher on Why Healthcare Is Still the World's Most Solvable Unsolved Problem

As founder of RingMD, he scaled telehealth services across more than fifty countries, including partnerships with the Indian government's Digital India program and the US Indian Health Service.

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Your Instagram reel is now ‘news’ — and the Govt wants to censor it

While the government has already been using the IT Rules 2021 to block online content and creators, its powers are about to expand significantly — potentially applying to any user who posts on “current affairs or news”.

Newslaundry

Hafta 530: Kunal Kamra controversy, Justice Yashwant Varma cash case, Delhi budget

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by comedian and screenwriter Anuvab Pal. The panel first discusses the Kunal Kamra controversy. Jayashree lays down the timeline of incidents and Abhinandan highlights the Supreme Court’s comments on free speech in the Imran…

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Mahakumbh 2025: Railways launches QR-enabled jackets for ticket booking

For the first time, the Prayagraj Railway Division will introduce digital railway tickets through QR codes printed on the jackets of railway employees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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To control fraud, Govt to block incoming int'l calls displaying Indian numbers

As safety and security of the users are integral parts of the vision of Digital India, DoT has already taken many initiatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Bengaluru, launches India’s fastest router

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches India's fastest IP/MPLS router in Bengaluru, showcasing technological innovation and self-reliance.

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‘People’s trust in public governance has increased due to use of digital technology’

Workshop on digital India's progress in public services in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan highlights benefits and challenges of e-governance.

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We’re sad when extremist outfits censor movies. What about when society censors us?

When Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, a Tamil film by debutant Nilesh Krishnaa and starring Nayanthara, released in December, there was very little buzz around it. It received mixed reviews (a polite way to say it sucked), had a limited theatrical run, and went quite unnoticed.

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Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in).

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Why Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma gave third explanation on changing Twitter bio

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday gave an explanation for the third time over changing his bio from “Chief Minister of Assam, India” to “Chief Minister of Assam, BHARAT” on micro-blogging site Twitter.

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Government approves ₹26,000 crore to install 25,000 mobile towers in 500 days

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that connectivity is vital for Digital India and its reach to every corner of the country

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Treating ‘data as oil’ squanders its immense potential

Open data initiatives could give developing economies the edge in the fourth industrial revolution. India’s approach offers learnings for all.

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India is leading the world in digital revolution, asserts PM Modi

The central government's flagship programme Digital India has given relief to the poor from corruption, says Mr. Modi

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President lauds 'Digital India' initiative, says Centre working on developing 5G

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday appreciated the vision of the government for the success of the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform in the context of Digital India and the growing spread of the digital economy.

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