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March 18, 2026 7:48 PM

Digital India drives surge in broadband, data use; subscribers rise 400% in a decade:Jitin Prasada

Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly expanded access to digital services and infrastructure across the country, with broadband subscribers increasing nearly fourfold over the past decade. Informing the Lok Sabha, he said the number of broadband subscribers rose from 25 crore in 2014-15 to 103 crore in 2024-25, marking a 400% increase. The number of mobile base transceiver stations (BTS) also grew from 7.9 lakh to ...

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...

March 2, 2026 12:26 PM

President Murmu to launch Delhi government’s welfare schemes for women today

President Droupadi Murmu will launch four women's welfare schemes of the Delhi government on Monday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. According to officials, the four schemes are 'Saheli Pink Smart Card,' free LPG cylinder scheme, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and 'Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar.' Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the day as the beginning of a "new era of women empowerment, digital transparency, and social security in Delhi." Under the initiative, the Pink Card will be ...

February 10, 2026 10:15 PM

12 lakh SIM cards cancelled to curb cybercrime: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Centre has cancelled 12 lakh SIM cards, blocked the IMEI numbers of over 3 lakh mobile phones, and arrested 20,853 accused as part of its crackdown on cybercrime till December 2025. Addressing the National Conference on “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem”, organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Shah said multiple agencies are working in close...

January 2, 2026 10:16 AM

Government launches fully digital fertilizer subsidy claim system

In a reform aligned with the vision of Digital India and the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Department of Fertilizers has launched a fully digital and integrated fertiliser subsidy claim process. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the new e-Bill system at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi, marking a major step towards technology-driven governance and financial transparency. The new digital platform will enable ...

October 10, 2025 2:15 PM

Mahabharat Returns: Doordarshan, WAVES OTT to Air AI-Reimagined Epic

India’s timeless epic Mahabharat is set to return to the small screen in a never-before-seen avatar. Collective Media Network has announced an AI-driven reimagination of the classic, which will premiere digitally on WAVES OTT on October 25, followed by its television telecast on Doordarshan every Sunday at 11 a.m. starting November 2. The collaboration brings together the nationwide reach of India’s public broadcaster and the creative innovation of a new-age media network. Using advanced AI...

September 9, 2025 12:47 PM

Corruption to Transparency – Why PM Modi’s JAM Trinity Is A Game-Changer for Indian Society, 5 Must-Know Impacts

The JAM Trinity - Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile - has marked a decade of driving India's digital push under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Launched with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in 2014, this framework has linked banking, identity, and connectivity to bring millions into the formal economy. Today, PMJDY boasts over 56 crore accounts, with deposits exceeding Rs 2.68 lakh crore, a sharp rise from early days. Aadhaar covers 141 crore people, while mobile subscriptions ...

August 25, 2025 5:05 PM

India Writes a New Chapter in Manufacturing: PLI Scheme Accelerates Growth

From factory floors to innovation centres, India’s manufacturing sector is quietly undergoing a major makeover, driven by strategic policy and industrial ambition. Central to this transformation is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: a flagship initiative aimed at elevating the manufacturing share of GDP to 25% and positioning India among the world’s premier manufacturing powerhouses. With an incentive outlay of ₹1.97 lakh crore and 806 applications approved across 14 strategic ...

August 25, 2025 4:31 PM

GeM crosses ₹15 lakh crore milestone in cumulative GMV since launch

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a milestone by surpassing ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. The development highlights the growing trust of buyers and sellers across India in GeM’s vision of creating a transparent, efficient and inclusive public procurement ecosystem. Over the past nine years, GeM has evolved into a robust digital platform, connecting government buyers with a wide range of sellers, including Micro and Sma...

August 19, 2025 3:46 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia lauds advanced postal technology rolled out nationwide by India Post

India Post has announced the nationwide rollout of its Advanced Postal Technology (APT), a Rs 5,800 crore initiative under the IT 2.0 program aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia congratulated India Post on the launch, calling it a “historic leap in Bharat’s digital journey.” In his post on social media, Scindia highlighted that the platform is fully indigenous and a...