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Digital India turns 11: UPI becomes world’s largest real-time payment system with 24,000 crore transactions in a year

Digital India turns 11: UPI becomes world’s largest real-time payment system with 24,000 crore transactions in a year

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As the Digital India initiative completes 11 years, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has processed nearly 24,000 crore transactions in a year and has been recognised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the world’s largest real-time payment system. As per the central government, UPI transactions increased from just two crore in FY 2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. (Shutterstock) As per the central government, UPI transactions increased from just two crore in FY 2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. As of March 2026, DigiLocker hosts over 850 crore documents, making document storage and verification easier, particularly for students. The UMANG app is currently being used by around 12 crore people, providing access to a wide range of government services. On the manufacturing front, according to sources, while India imported 74 per cent of its mobile phones in 2014, by 2025, nearly 48 per cent of mobile phones were manufactured in the country, reflecting the growth of domestic manufacturing. Also Read: ‘UPI will be operational in Seychelles by year-end’: MEA According …

Tamil Nadu to procure 2.5 lakh ONTs for BharatNet broadband rollout

Tamil Nadu to procure 2.5 lakh ONTs for BharatNet broadband rollout

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Tamil Nadu has moved to operationalise its extensive rural fibre-optic network by floating a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity to reach homes, government offices and public institutions across the state.  The tender, issued by the Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET), marks a significant step in the implementation of BharatNet Phase II, the Union government’s flagship rural broadband programme, under which TANFINET is the nodal agency in the state. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi welcomes Amazon’s USD 48 billion India investment

PM Modi welcomes Amazon’s USD 48 billion India investment

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Amazon’s record USD 48 billion investment in India, saying that this investment will create new opportunities for youth in the country.  In a major boost to India’s IT sector, Amazon has recently announced a total investment of $48 billion to expand and support its businesses in India from 2026 to 2030, after its CEO, Andy Jassy, met PM Modi in the national capital. A great meeting with Mr. Andy Jassy. I welcome Amazon’s record $48 billion investment in India. This will create new opportunities for our youth. At the same time, it shows the growing interest across the world to invest in India!@amazon https://t.co/emr6Dd9Cps — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2026 PM Modi, while hailing Amazon’s move to invest in India, posted on his social media handle X, citing, “A great meeting with Mr Andy Jassy. I welcome Amazon’s record USD 48 billion investment in India. This will create new opportunities for our youth. At the same time, it shows the growing interest across the world to invest …

Aadhaar app crosses 31 crore downloads within five months of launch

Aadhaar app crosses 31 crore downloads within five months of launch

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The government on Monday said that Aadhaar app has crossed 31 million (31 crore) downloads since it was launched less than 5 months back, witnessing a robust acceptance among people across India.  So far, almost 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers using the new Aadhaar App. At the same time, around 850,000 people have used the App for updating their address, the IT Ministry said. “The growing adoption reflects increasing resident confidence in the App for bringing services at their fingertips,” the ministry mentioned. The new Aadhaar App is available in both Android and Apple iOS platforms. Designed to improve ease of living, the new Aadhaar App enables people to avail various services including mobile number update, and address updates easily directly from their smart phones. It is designed to provide Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) with a convenient and privacy-first way to show, share, and verify their identity. The app has several pro-people features including biometric lock/unlock in a single click, face verification for proof of presence, authentication history, and a QR-based editable …

The Modi era and the remaking of governance in India

The Modi era and the remaking of governance in India

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Written by: Taranjit Singh Sandhu 4 min readJun 17, 2026 06:20 AM IST First published on: Jun 17, 2026 at 06:20 AM IST History seldom moves in a straight line. Every generation confronts its own challenges and must find answers suited to its time. When India gained Independence in 1947, its leadership needed to establish democratic institutions, integrate a vast and diverse population, build an administrative framework, develop scientific capabilities, and chart a path toward economic growth despite severe resource constraints. By 2014, however, the challenge was making existing institutions more responsive, efficient, and capable of delivering meaningful outcomes to a population of 1.4 billion in an interconnected world. In many respects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s contribution has been to align governance with the aspirations of a rapidly changing India. Over the past decade, India has witnessed governance initiatives on a scale rarely seen anywhere in the world. More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened. Notably, more than half of these accounts belong to women, expanding economic opportunity and strengthening individual empowerment. …

US envoy congratulates PM Modi after he surpasses Nehru’s elected tenure record

US envoy congratulates PM Modi after he surpasses Nehru’s elected tenure record

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the milestone as a reflection of his long political career and years of public service. In a message posted on social media, Gor said, “Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This achievement is a powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership. Wishing him all the best.” Modi surpasses Nehru`s elected tenure record Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday after completing 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The comparison is based on Nehru`s tenure from 1952 onwards, following India`s first general elections. Nehru had served as head of the interim government between 1947 and 1952 before the country established its first elected government. Modi first took office in May 2014 and has since led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) through three consecutive Lok …

PM Modi becomes India`s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

PM Modi becomes India`s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. With 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi overtook Nehru`s tenure calculated from 1952 onwards, when the country`s first general elections were held and a democratically elected government took charge. Modi surpasses Nehru`s post-election tenure The comparison excludes Nehru`s period as head of the interim government between 1947 and 1952, before India conducted its first general elections. Based on tenure as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi has now served longer than any other leader in the country`s history. The milestone comes nearly 12 years after Modi first assumed office in May 2014. Since then, he has led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to consecutive victories in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections, securing a third successive term as Prime Minister. Continuous tenure sets Modi apart Although former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi spent more than 14 years in office overall, her tenure …

Manik Saha congratulates PM Modi on 12 years in office, Bengal poll victory during Delhi meeting

Manik Saha congratulates PM Modi on 12 years in office, Bengal poll victory during Delhi meeting

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Manik Saha on Tuesday met Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 years in office and the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The two leaders also discussed Tripura’s development, governance, and organisational matters during the meeting Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Feb 19| India News

PM Modi to deliver inaugural address at India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Feb 19| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday February 19, setting the stage for strengthened global collaboration and advancing India’s vision for inclusive, trusted, and development-orientated Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Prime Minister inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital ( PMO) The summit, the first global AI event hosted in the Global South, being held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, brings together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, startups, and investors from around the world to showcase real-world AI applications and foster international partnerships in the rapidly evolving field of AI. The summit aims to translate AI innovations into actionable development outcomes aligned with India’s strategic initiatives, such as the IndiaAI Mission and Digital India. Earlier today, the Prime Minister inaugurated the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, underscoring India’s commitment to responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence. The Summit will witness unprecedented participation, with over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, …