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September 16, 2026 2:29 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on Sept 17, showcase India’s growing semiconductor prowess

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17, marking the beginning of three days of high-level deliberations, industry engagement and a showcase of India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. The fifth edition of SEMICON India, India’s premier semiconductor and electronics conference and exhibition, will be held from September 17 to 19 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre) in New Delhi. Silicon to System...

September 7, 2026 8:21 PM

India, Sweden explore deeper cooperation in AI and digitalisation under SITAC

India and Sweden have discussed opportunities for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and emerging technologies under the Sweden-India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC), with a focus on industrial AI, trusted data, computing infrastructure, skills and responsible AI. The bilateral dialogue was organised by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with a Swedish delegation at Electronics Niketan in New Delhi. Senior...

September 7, 2026 6:58 PM

India backs deeper global cooperation in AI, semiconductors and emerging technologies at G20 meeting

India has called for deeper international cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital technologies and innovation as Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada led the Indian delegation at the G20 Innovation Ministers’ Meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on September 1-2. The meeting, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, concluded with G20 min...

August 24, 2026 1:15 PM

GENESIS EIR 3.0 launched to support early-stage tech innovators with funding of up to Rs 10 lakh

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), has launched the third cohort of its GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) programme to support aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, students and early-stage startup founders in turning technology-driven ideas into viable ventures. GENESIS EIR 3.0 was launched at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit - Coimbatore Edition, held on August 4 at Rathinam Global University in Coimbatore. The c...

July 27, 2026 7:31 PM

Over 6.32 crore citizens join MyGov as public consultations expand citizen role in policy making

More than 6.32 crore citizens have registered on the Government of India's MyGov platform, underscoring the growing role of public participation in policy formulation and governance, according to information shared in the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Launched as a citizen engagement platform, MyGov enables people to contribute to government decision-making by participating in discussions, polls, surveys, creative tasks and on-ground activities. ...

July 27, 2026 7:19 PM

IndiaAI Mission’s Safe & Trusted AI pillar advances responsible AI, 13 projects approved to tackle deepfakes and bias

The Centre has said that the Safe & Trusted AI pillar under the IndiaAI Mission is strengthening citizen trust by promoting the secure, fair and responsible development of artificial intelligence, while positioning India as a key contributor to global AI governance. The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said the IndiaAI Mission, approved in March 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,371 crore over five years, aims to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem in the country in line with Prime Minist...

July 19, 2026 3:33 PM

Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore downloads as digital identity services see growing adoption

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of digital-first identity services and increasing public trust in the platform, the e Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Saturday. According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Aadhaar App has emerged as a comprehensive digital platform that enables residents to access a range of Aadhaar-related services, including address updates, mobile number and email updates, b...

July 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Cabinet-approved mobile phone manufacturing scheme to drive India’s electronics manufacturing

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aiming to deepen domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains, boost exports and consolidate India's position as a global electronics manufacturing hub. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet's decision builds on the rapid transformation of India's electronics manufacturing sector over the past decade, during which the country has emerged as t...

July 13, 2026 3:13 PM

Trusted public-private partnerships key to strengthening digital trust amid rising cyber threats: MeitY Secretary

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and increasingly exploit artificial intelligence, trusted partnerships between government institutions and industry have become essential to strengthening digital trust, said Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan on Monday. Speaking at the launch of the Digital Threat Report 2025-26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem, Krishnan said the report reflects the importance...

July 3, 2026 1:26 PM

UIDAI enables free Aadhaar email updates via Aadhaar app; over 2.5 lakh users avail service in two days

In a significant step towards improving citizen convenience and strengthening digital governance, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre. The new facility, which came into effect on July 1, is being offered free of cost for six months through the Aadhaar app. The initiative is aimed at making Aadhaar services more ac...