Technology | DD News

September 26, 2025 10:40 PM

Nityanand Rai highlights role of technology in disaster risk reduction at NDMA’s 21st Formation Day

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, attended the 21st Formation Day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on Friday. This year’s theme, “Technology for Risk Reduction - For a Safer Nation,” emphasized the critical role of innovation and emerging technologies in disaster preparedness, response, and resilience-building. In his address, Rai recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary 10-point agenda for Disaster Risk Reduc...

September 10, 2025 8:54 PM

Artificial Intelligence, technology and innovation to drive India’s growth story: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that artificial intelligence, technology and innovation will be the driving forces of India’s growth story. He was addressing the 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi today. Congratulating the graduating class of 2025, Goyal said India’s destiny lies in the capable hands of its youth. He urged students to harness their skills, agility and vision to help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047....

August 15, 2025 11:22 AM

Independence Day: PM Modi urges India to become self-reliant in technology and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day addressing from the Red Fort called for Indians to make themselves self-reliant in the field of information technology. He highlighted that we are living in the age of IT and stated that we should have our own operating systems, cybersecurity, deep tech, and artificial intelligence. PM Modi pointed towards India's homemade real-time payment app, UPI, and called it the testament of India's capabilities. He said, "Today is the time for IT. Isn...

June 19, 2025 1:25 PM

Apple eyes using AI to design its chips, technology executive says

Apple AAPL.O is interested in tapping generative artificial intelligence to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices, its top hardware technology executive said in private remarks last month. Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, made the remarks in a speech in Belgium, where he was receiving an award from Imec, an independent semiconductor research and development group that works closely with most of the world's biggest chipmaker...

June 12, 2025 4:23 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital connectivity and infrastructure witness remarkable growth

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has witnessed a digital revolution, transforming itself into a digitally empowered society and knowledge-based economy. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity, boosting telecom infrastructure, and revolutionising public service delivery through digital platforms. The digital economy, which contributed 11.74% to India’s national income in 2022–23,...

June 12, 2025 4:16 PM

11 years of Modi govt: Digital finance drives unprecedented financial inclusion

During the 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, India has emerged as a global leader in digital finance and inclusion, harnessing technology to deliver accessible, efficient, and transparent financial services to every corner of the country. This digital transformation has played a pivotal role in bridging the urban-rural divide and reshaping India’s economic landscape. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital transactions, with over 1,867.7 cror...

June 12, 2025 4:06 PM

India leads global digital transactions: Amit Shah highlights 11 years of tech progress

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the achievements of the Modi government's digital revolution over the past 11 years, including ease of living and economic boom achieved during the 'India's Techade'. He credited the government's vision for the technology-led development that has transformed society and every sector of the economy. "The Modi government democratised the use of technology and harnessed its power for the business sector, making Bharat a leading digital economy...

June 12, 2025 3:52 PM

11 years of Digital India: Technology turned into tool to empower the lives of poor

Besides the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' pledge, the goal and vision of achieving 'Digital India' is beginning to realise as this forms the core of governance of the incumbent dispensation. The digital revolution, which began 11 years ago, is entrenched in almost every policy-making and public welfare scheme delivery with elaborate plans on how to bring benefits to the poor, downtrodden and marginalised sections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X on Thursday and wr...

June 7, 2025 12:42 PM

Om Birla urges BRICS unity on terror, trade and tech as India prepares to host next summit

The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasília with a call for stronger cooperation among member nations on key global challenges, including terrorism, artificial intelligence (AI), and economic inclusion. Addressing the forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla thanked the Brazilian Parliament, government, and people for hosting the summit. He said the forum witnessed “meaningful dialogue” and an “exchange of views” aimed at enhancing parliamentary ties among BRICS nations — Brazi...

January 16, 2025 3:38 PM

India set to become ‘GCC Capital of the World’

India is poised to become the ‘GCC Capital of the World,’ with 1,700 global capability centres (GCCs) employing over two million people — a figure expected to grow significantly by 2030, the government announced on Thursday. GCCs are at the forefront of adopting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotic process automation, digital commerce, cybersecurity, blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr...