The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has achieved a major milestone by completing over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for schoolchildren across the country. The accomplishment was made possible through a focused mission-mode campaign conducted in collaboration with state education departments and district administrations, covering nearly 83,000 schools…
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India Signs DPI MoUs With 23 Nations, UPI Expands Globally
India has significantly strengthened its global digital leadership by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 23 countries for cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), while the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its rapid international expansion. The developments underline India’s growing influence in shaping digital governance frameworks worldwide through the India…
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India’s Digital Future on International Data Privacy Day
As the world marks International Data Privacy Day on January 28, India has reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, citizen-centric digital ecosystem anchored in trust, accountability, and robust legal safeguards. With digital platforms now deeply embedded in everyday life, the focus has shifted from mere digital access to ensuring…
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Aadhaar Gets a Friendly Face as UIDAI Launches Mascot ‘Udai’
New Delhi: In a significant step towards making Aadhaar services more accessible and citizen-friendly, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday unveiled its official Aadhaar mascot named Udai (उदय). The newly launched mascot will serve as a resident-facing communication companion, helping people better understand Aadhaar-related services in a…
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IICA Hosts Key Session on Digital Governance & Cybersecurity
IICA Hosts Key Session on Digital Governance & Cybersecurity The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) hosted an insightful and deeply engaging session on digital governance and cybersecurity, featuring Special Director General of BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Sh. Vinay Thakur. The interactive event brought together faculty members,…
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Digital India Pavilion Highlights E-Gov at IITF 2025
The Digital India Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) opened with a strong message of India’s rapid technological progress. Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the pavilion on 14 November 2025 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Designed to showcase the country’s…
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SIR Phase-2: Election Commission to revise voter rolls in 12 states
What the EC announced The Election Commission of India (EC) on 27 October 2025 announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise will cover 12 states and Union Territories and follows the completion of a successful SIR in Bihar, the Commission said. Chief…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Showcases India’s Governance Innovations
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who holds portfolios including Science & Technology and PMO, engaged with participants of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. Delegates from 19 countries attended the interaction, where India’s governance innovations and technology-driven public…