Digital revolution

February 19, 2026 5:01 PM

‘Digital world returns to its homeland’: Brazil President Lula hails India AI Impact Summit 2026

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed India’s hosting of the AI Impact Summit 2026, stating that the “digital world has returned to its homeland” and emphasising the need for inclusive global governance of artificial intelligence. He also highlighted India’s historical contributions to mathematics and computing. “Here in Delhi, the digital world returns to its homeland. It was Indian mathematicians who bequeathed to us, more than 2,000 years ago, the binary sys...

February 19, 2026 1:07 PM

French President Macron hails India’s digital revolution, says future of AI lies in combining technology with humanity

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday lauded India’s digital transformation and its pioneering role in technology governance, describing it as a global benchmark, during his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Opening his speech with a warm “Namaste,” Macron thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the summit and said he was pleased to return to India after his 2024 state visit. He framed his address around a compelling s...

September 19, 2025 1:10 PM

From importer to export leader: India’s mobile revolution fuels economic growth

India’s telecom revolution has transformed the humble mobile phone into a powerful driver of economic growth and social inclusion. From banking and education to entertainment and e-governance, mobiles have become an indispensable part of everyday life. According to the Comprehensive Modular Survey: Telecom (January-March 2025), nearly 96.8% of rural residents aged 15-29 used mobile phones during this period, compared to 97.6% in urban areas, underscoring near-universal penetration. With 85.5% ...

June 10, 2025 4:52 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s digital connectivity revolution in last 11 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted government’s commitment in advancing India’s digital connectivity over the past 11 years. Responding to an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, PM Modi said, "Our government has been constantly striving to provide world-class facilities in digital connectivity to the country. In his article, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia has explained in detail how the success achieved in this in the last 11 years is inspiring us to mo...

June 9, 2025 3:35 PM

Digital transformation in 11 years of Modi govt: Over 42 lakh route km optical fibre cable laid

India has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past eleven years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, marked by unprecedented growth in broadband and mobile connectivity across the country. A key pillar of this revolution is the BharatNet project, one of the world’s largest rural telecom initiatives, aimed at connecting all Gram Panchayats with high-speed internet. So far, more than 42 lakh km of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) has been laid — almost 11 times the d...

October 21, 2024 9:32 AM

Nobel Laureate Paul Michael Romer praises India’s digital revolution, says success is unique

Nobel Laureate Professor Paul Michael Romer, during his visit to India, praised the country's digital revolution, acknowledging a significant role played by the government to transform the lives of the citizens. Professor Romer emphasised how India's approach to digital innovation stands out globally, especially in its ability to transcend economic disparities and benefit all sections of society. "Well, this is what makes the digital revolution in India so interesting, is that it's been used b...