Hindi Diwas
On Hindi Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of Hindi and other Indian languages in technology, science, and administration. He highlighted the cultural significance of languages in India, their role in the freedom struggle, and the government's efforts to promote Hindi as a medium of
Gyan Bharatam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam in New Delhi, launching the Gyan Bharatam Portal aimed at digitizing and preserving India's vast manuscript collection, which includes approximately one crore manuscripts. He emphasized the importance of India's knowledge tradition, built on the pillars
digital governance
The National e-Governance Division, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta, has successfully concluded its third training program on Digital Governance and Data Management, aimed at empowering senior government officials. The program, part of the Digital India initiative, focuses on advanced data governance, cybersecurity, data-driven decision-making, and digital leadership, equipping officials with
Cotton MSP
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh held a review meeting to assess the preparedness for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for cotton for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26. The government has established 550 procurement centres across major cotton-growing states and introduced a mobile app for farmer self-registration and slot booking. The
Kapas Kisan app
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched the Kapas Kisan app, developed by the Cotton Corporation of India, to streamline cotton procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. The app allows farmers to self-register, book slots, and track payments, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the procurement process. This
Digital India
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has achieved a significant milestone by integrating nearly 2,000 e-Government services across all 36 States and Union Territories of India on DigiLocker and e-District platforms. This allows citizens to access essential services such as certificates, welfare schemes, and utility payments anytime, anywhere. Maharashtra leads
India Post
The Department of Posts (DoP) in India has rolled out IT 2.0, known as Advanced Postal Technology (APT), marking a significant step towards digital modernization. This initiative aims to enhance postal and financial services across 1.65 lakh post offices, aligning with the Digital India vision. APT introduces a
Digital India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized a 4-day training programme on 'Digital Transformation of the Organization & Economy' at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from August 11-14, 2025. The initiative aimed to enhance the digital governance capabilities of 27 officials from various Central and
Aadhaar
On August 10, 2025, UIDAI celebrated a significant milestone of 200 crore transactions in Aadhaar Face Authentication, doubling from 100 crore in just six months. This rapid adoption highlights the trust in Aadhaar's secure and innovative authentication system, enabling instant and contactless identity verification across India. CEO Bhuvnesh
Bengaluru Metro
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bangalore Metro and laid the foundation for the Phase-3 project, totaling around Rs 22,800 crore. He emphasized India's rapid economic growth, the importance of urban infrastructure, and the success of Operation Sindoor against terrorism. Modi highlighted Bengaluru'
SAP Labs
SAP Labs India has inaugurated its new Innovation Park in Bengaluru, aimed at creating 15,000 high-value jobs and enhancing India's position as a global technology hub. The facility will support the Skill India Mission through a partnership with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, focusing on digitally skilling professionals in
BSNL
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced the ‘Freedom Plan’ to celebrate India's Independence Day, offering one month of free 4G services for a nominal fee of ₹1. The plan includes unlimited voice calls, 2 GB of high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day, and a free