Digital India boosting connectivity, affordability and digital infrastructure: Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 11, 2026 8:36 PM

Digital India boosting connectivity, affordability and digital infrastructure: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly advanced digital inclusion in India by expanding internet access, reducing data costs and building strong digital public infrastructure. The minister shared the details in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the government’s efforts over the past decade to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive growth. Rapid expansion of internet access According to dat...

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

November 20, 2025 8:40 PM

Jaishankar meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi to review cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi during the latter’s five-day official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both ministers discussed bilateral trade, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges. The talks also covered avenues for expanding economic cooperation and supporting development initiatives. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he reiterated India’s continued...

Connectivity and Inclusion: How Northeast is Becoming Central to India’s Growth

September 15, 2025 11:37 AM

Connectivity and Inclusion: How Northeast is Becoming Central to India’s Growth

Over the past decade, the Northeastern Region has shifted firmly from being a remote frontier to becoming an emerging leader in India’s growth story. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, “For us, EAST is not just a direction but a vision: Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform,” a mantra that now drives the Act East framework. That vision is being translated into concrete action: massive investment and policy focus under the governments of India and its ministries are transforming infr...