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Persistent rural and gender digital divides, cybersecurity risks, limited broadband, weak data privacy enforcement, and low digital literacy continue to hinder inclusive growth

The Indiahandmade platform is connecting millions of handloom and handicraft artisans directly with buyers through a digital marketplace. The initiative aims to expand market access, reduce dependence on intermediaries, promote women’s empowerment and preserve India’s traditional crafts under Digital India

The Unique Identification Authority of India said over 2.5 lakh residents updated their Aadhaar email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the facility's launch. The free six-month service enhances security by enabling real-time authentication alerts

Marking 11 years of Digital India, the Modi Archive shared historical footage from 2003 onwards illustrating PM Modi’s long-standing push for e-governance, showing how his early initiatives laid the groundwork for today’s digital public infrastructure

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a new online application module for notaries, enabling eligible legal practitioners to apply digitally. Integrated with the existing portal, the initiative supports Digital India by promoting paperless, transparent, efficient and citizen-centric governance in notary appointments

A new national study by NIRD&PR, set to be released on June 30 by NITI Aayog, diagnoses the structural bottlenecks causing low turnout in Gram Sabhas while detailing AI-driven tech updates to modernize rural governance frameworks across 26 states

India’s digital commerce has boomed as annual UPI transactions skyrocketed past 24,162 crore. Backed by the JAM Trinity, DigiLocker, and GeM, the nation’s digital public infrastructure has secured massive financial inclusion, transferring over ₹51 lakh crore directly to citizens

The Narendra Modi led NDA government completes 12 years in office, showcasing welfare schemes, economic reforms, and global diplomacy gains. The administration highlights initiatives like DBT, GST, and PM Awas Yojana as drivers of inclusive development and growth

The Supreme Court has released draft regulations governing AI usage across Indian courts. While permitting AI for legal research and translations, the rules establish a strict "human primacy" red line, completely banning standalone algorithmic judgments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 134th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday at 11 am, broadcast on AIR, DD News and digital platforms. The programme is expected to highlight national initiatives, achievements in education, technology, and cultural heritage

India’s Department of Telecommunications introduced major PM-WANI reforms, including QR-based login for laptops, short-duration Wi-Fi plans, and standardised hotspot names. The measures aim to improve affordable public internet access, strengthen digital infrastructure, and enhance user convenience nationwide by July 2026

Recent scam involving fake bank apps in Hyderabad exposed a systemic failure in digital security design, where systems assume perfect human behaviour

Google has launched its AI Plus subscription in India, offering expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro, multimedia creation tools, NotebookLM, and 200GB of storage. The plan integrates Gemini into Gmail and Docs and includes family sharing and introductory pricing

UIDAI is set to notify a new rule requiring hotels, event organisers and other entities conducting Aadhaar-based offline verification to register for access to QR code and app-based authentication. The upcoming app aims to enhance privacy, reduce paper use and streamline verification.

India’s digital infrastructure has expanded dramatically, with over 6.34 lakh villages now having mobile connectivity and 6,30,676 villages covered by 4G. Broadband subscriptions have doubled, PM-WANI hotspots increased, and data tariffs reduced, boosting nationwide digital access

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that fake news and AI-driven deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy, stressing the need for stricter legal frameworks. He said new rules mandate content takedown within 36 hours and consultations are underway on draft amendments

Union IT Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted amid rising privacy concerns. The Centre’s pre-installation order has drawn criticism, even as the government says the move aims to curb cyber fraud

Reliance Industries and Meta have formed a Rs 855 crore joint venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited, to market and distribute enterprise AI services in India. The partnership offers cloud and hybrid AI solutions for industries including IT, finance, sales, and marketing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Google’s plan to set up its first AI hub in Visakhapatnam, calling it a powerful force in democratizing technology. The USD 15-billion investment, in partnership with Adani Group, aims to strengthen India’s digital economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon to discuss India’s advancements in AI, innovation, and semiconductor technology. The meeting focused on Qualcomm’s role in India’s AI and 6G missions, highlighting collaboration opportunities across digital sectors