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Digital divide is rapidly shrinking in India, says PM Narendra Modi

With the call for having innovation for ensuring 'inclusion', the Prime Minister mentioned that the budget will help in implementing National Education Policy

'Unlimited seats': Digital University is an unprecedented step, says PM

With the call for having innovation for ensuring 'inclusion', the Prime Minister mentioned that the budget will help in implementing National Education Policy.

India's internet economy poised to be $1 trn economy by 2030: RedSeer rpt

The expansion is being fueled by a rapidly increasing internet penetration rate, high-speed internet access, and increased online shopping and digital content consumption

Delhi govt says entire pension disbursement process to go online

The whole process, from filling the application form to disbursement of pension, will be online.

India leads in digital skills readiness for future of work: Report

Among 19 countries, India has the Index's highest digital readiness score at 63 out of 100 (average global readiness score was 33 out of 100).

President lauds 'Digital India', says Centre working on developing 5G

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday appreciated the vision of the government for the success of the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform in the context of Digital India

Indian digital infra needs investment of up to $23 bn by 2025: Report

As many as 330 million people will be using 5G and sectors like e-commerce, education, healthcare will grow their presence online: Report

RailTel to create 'edge data centres' for digital delivery in rural areas

RailTel has decided to create several "edge data centres" in rural and semi-urban areas to bridge the digital divide in the country and also accelerate the pace of digital transformation.

Literacy India and Digital Empowerment to Underprivileged

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Has 2021 been a watershed moment for India's e-commerce industry?

New forms of online distribution and business models like live commerce, quick commerce, group buying, WhatsApp commerce, dukaantech and D2C roll-up have made their mark this year

Modernisers and revivalists: How Mr Modi compares with Nehru

Both Mr Modi and Nehru have been modernisers, but their records of projects have similarities and contrasts, writes T N Ninan

Welcome financial inclusion

UPI upgrade can bring mobility to household savings

Google announces initiatives to help India's digital transformation

With the aim to extend the benefits of India's growing digital economy to more people, tech giant Google on Thursday announced several initiatives to help India's digital transformation journey.

Committed to help shape India's digital talent landscape: Huawei India CEO

The company on Wednesday expressed its committment to provide help in shaping India's digital talent landscape

PM Narendra Modi launches health ID, digital record for citizens

Experts flag privacy concerns in absence of data protection law

Telecom reforms usher in new era for India's digital ambitions: Telcos

The telecom reforms announced by government are beginning of a new era for sector as well as for boosting investment in the industry that is reeling under debt burden, leading sectoral players said

Protect Digital India

House panel's plea to ban VPNs will severely hamper commerce

India chapter of Internet Governance Forum launched, to host 3-day session

Starting August 2021, multiple Pre-IIGF engagement events will be held at several colleges and universities, as a precursor to the IIGF Inaugural event beginning Oct 20

Digital initiatives taken in education amid Covid will be strengthened: MoE

Digital initiatives taken to ensure the continuity of education during the COVID-19 pandemic will be further strengthened and institutionalised, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

Where are India's smart cities? The fate of the mission hangs in balance

An analysis reveals that just about a fourth of the funds allocated for smart cities have been spent, even though nearly half of the projects have been completed