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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Centre Signs MoU With India Post to Curb Fake Agri Inputs
In a significant step to protect Indian farmers from the menace of fake and sub-standard agricultural inputs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Posts. The agreement establishes a standardized, faceless and fully traceable logistics system to strengthen quality…
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Ministry of Minority Affairs Launches New UMEED Portal Modules
New Delhi: In a major step towards digitising Waqf property management, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new modules on the UMEED Central Portal on 30th January 2026. The Survey Module and Waqf Property Lease Management Module aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing Waqf assets across…
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34th Good Governance Webinar Highlights Districts
The 34th National Good Governance Webinar under the theme “Holistic Development of Districts” was held on 30th January 2026, organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG). The webinar provided a platform for sharing best practices and replicable models of governance from award-winning districts, attended virtually by…
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New Aadhaar App Launched with Privacy-First Identity Verification
India’s digital public infrastructure took a significant step forward on Tuesday as Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation. Designed and developed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the next-generation mobile application…
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Government Amends Consent Guidelines Under Air & Water Acts
In a major reform aimed at improving environmental governance while reducing procedural bottlenecks for industries, the Government of India has amended the Uniform Consent Guidelines notified under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The revised framework seeks…
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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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Mumbai Training Readies Haj Inspectors for Pilgrim Welfare, 2026
Mumbai: A two-day training programme aimed at strengthening preparedness and operational efficiency of State Haj Inspectors (SHIs) commenced at Haj House, Mumbai, on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Haj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The programme, scheduled for January 24 and 25, has been designed to comprehensively equip…
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National Workshop in Kochi to Revamp MPLADS Guidelines, eSAKSHI
In a significant step towards strengthening transparency, accountability and digital governance in public welfare schemes, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday organised a national-level Brainstorming Workshop for the revision of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Guidelines and enhancement of the eSAKSHI Portal….
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Election Commission Launches ECINET at IICDEM 2026
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday launched ECINET, a comprehensive one-stop digital platform for election-related information and services, at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi. The launch marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen electoral transparency, efficiency and…