Digital Transformation

October 8, 2026 7:46 PM

AI Is Changing Lives of Ordinary People, Says Vaishnaw at Launch of ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’

Artificial Intelligence is changing the lives of ordinary people by improving outcomes in areas such as agriculture and healthcare, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, citing examples of higher farm yields and improved TB detection through AI-enabled solutions. “AI is changing the lives of ordinary people. In Baramati, sugarcane yields rose by 40 per cent with 30 per cent less water and fertil...

September 21, 2026 1:36 PM

Microsoft launches 4th cloud region in India, bets big on AI infrastructure growth

Microsoft has launched its fourth cloud region in India in Hyderabad, expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure footprint as the country gears up for a major increase in data centre capacity and enterprise AI adoption. The newly launched India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad joins Microsoft’s existing cloud regions in Pune, Chennai and Mumbai, giving the technology giant its largest hyperscale cloud infrastructure presence in the country. The launch forms pa...

September 14, 2026 11:56 AM

Data centres: The digital backbone powering India’s next phase of growth

India’s rapid digital transformation is creating an unprecedented demand for computing power, data storage and high-speed connectivity, placing data centres at the heart of the country’s digital infrastructure. From online banking and digital payments to e-Governance, cloud computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI), these largely invisible facilities are increasingly powering the services that underpin everyday life and economic activity. As digitalisation expands across sectors, the Gover...

September 12, 2026 9:14 PM

BRICS New Delhi Declaration: Leaders Call for Stronger ICT Cooperation, Action Against Cyber Threats

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has called for stronger cooperation among member countries in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), recognising their transformative role in driving socio-economic growth and digital transformation. The declaration was adopted by BRICS leaders on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, being held from September 12 to 13 under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The leaders reaffirmed their co...

August 8, 2026 1:19 AM

The digital transformation of India’s judiciary: How the e-Courts Mission is reshaping access to justice

India's judicial system is undergoing one of the most significant technological transformations in its history. Once characterised by paper files, manual processes and time-consuming physical visits to courts, the justice delivery system is steadily evolving into a digitally enabled, transparent and citizen-centric ecosystem through the e-Courts Mission Mode Project. The initiative has fundamentally changed how courts function and how citizens interact with the judiciary. Since 2014, both case ...

October 13, 2025 6:26 PM

From AI to Quantum Computing, GITEX 2025 Sets the Stage for Next-Gen Digital Transformation

The 45th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s largest technology and AI showcase, opened today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour, featuring over 6,800 exhibitors and 2,000 startups from more than 180 countries. Running until October 17, the five-day event highlights cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a leading hub for global digital transformation. Around 70 perce...

September 15, 2025 4:03 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s digital transformation over the last decade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored India’s remarkable digital transformation over the past decade, crediting initiatives such as the JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Government e-Marketplace (GeM), and e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) for driving change across sectors. Sharing an article written by Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh on X, PM Modi said, “India's digital decade is not just about technology, but about transformation ...