UPI transactions surge 114 pc in 8 fiscals, digital payments up 41 pc: Minister

India seen as global digital powerhouse: Govt official

Addressing an event organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Special DG, BISAG-N, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Vinay Thakur, placed special focus on the scale, strength, and evolution of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – considered one of the most advanced in the world. Nov 16, 2025
E-commerce, social media firms must erase inactive user data after 3 years: DPDP Act

E-commerce, social media firms must erase inactive user data after 3 years: DPDP Act

Under the new guidelines, platforms will be required to delete the personal data of any user who has not logged in or used the service for three consecutive years. The regulation applies to online gaming companies with more than 50 lakh users, as well as social media and e-commerce platforms with more than two crore registered users in India. Nov 14, 2025
Ram Mandir

Flag hoisting ceremony: Construction agencies asked to vacate Ram Temple premises in Ayodhya

According to temple officials, this year's celebrations will be even more magnificent, with all subsidiary temples dedicated to Lord Mahadev, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Suryadev, Maa Bhagwati, Maa Annapurna, and Sheshavatar adorned alongside the main Ram Temple. The rituals and flag-hoisting ceremonies will be conducted by 108 Acharyas from Ayodhya, Kashi, and South India, under the leadership of noted Kashi scholar Ganeshwar Shastri. Nov 13, 2025