Digital India Launch

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  Delhi Metro Ticketing Goes Live on Uber App; More Cities, B2B Logistics Up Next

  Uber on Monday announced the rollout of metro ticketing on the Uber app. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). Beginning today, Uber users in the national capital will be able to purchase QR-based tickets, and access real-time transit information, within the Uber app.

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  E-Passport Launched In Select Indian Cities - Key Facts Travellers Need To Know

  An ePassport is a combined paper and electronic passport. At present, only selected passport offices in India are equipped to issue this document.

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  New Aadhaar App Launched: Face ID Authentication, Physical Copies Not Needed

  In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally -- eliminating the need to carry physical cards or submit photocopies.

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  UAE Plans to Launch Digital Dirham CBDC, Integrated Wallet in Q4 2025

  The UAE is among many nations that is preparing to launch its CBDC in the future. Earlier this week, the Central Bank of the UAE said its Digital Dirham CBDC will be launched for retail use later this year. The CBUAE said that the digital dirham will be able to facilitate tokenisation and expand access to liquidity through fractionalisation.

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  XOS 15 Beta: 3 Features We Liked and 1 That Could Be Better

  Infinix is gearing up to bring down the curtains on XOS 15 — its take on the latest Android 15 operating system (OS) — with the launch of the Infinix Note 50X globally today (Thursday) and in India on March 27. While XOS 15 is currently still in beta, we explored its key additions and found several exciting features that bring a fresh touch to ...

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  India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs Partners with Meta on Digital Consumer Protection Initiative

  India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Meta have come together to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer". The initiative, unveiled by Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan aims to enhance digital literacy and protection for online consumers.

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  India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety

  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.

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  WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud

  WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...

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  Thandel OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi’s Film Online?

  Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s Thandel will premiere on Netflix from March 7, 2025. The film, inspired by a real-life incident, follows the journey of a fisherman caught in an international conflict. Despite strong box office numbers in South India, it underperformed in Hindi and Tamil markets. Netflix acquired streaming rights for Rs. 55 crore...

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  Panasonic Soundbars With Dolby Digital Plus Support Launched in India: Price, Features

  Panasonic has launched three new soundbars in India, namely the SC-HTS600GWK, SC-HTS400GWK, and SC-HTS160GWK. The SC-HTS600GWK and SC-HTS400GWK models offer 5.1-channel audio output and Dolby Digital Plus support. Meanwhile, the lower-end Panasonic SC-HTS160GWK is a 2.1-channel system and does not support Dolby Digital Plus audio.

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  "Engines Colliding?" Akhilesh Yadav Uses BJP Slogan To Jab Yogi Adityanath

  Those claiming to have organised a digital Kumbh could not give digits to the casualties in the Prayagraj stampede, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha today as he launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath government

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  Honor Pad X9a Allegedly Spotted on TDRA Website, Launch Could Be Imminent

  Honor unveiled its Honor Pad X8a tablet with Snapdragon 680 SoC and 8,300mAh battery in India in September last year. The Chinese tech brand appears to be gearing up to release the Honor Pad X9a as a successor to last year's model. While details for the Honor Pad X9a are yet to be revealed formally, the tablet has purportedly been spotted on the Te...

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  MobiKwik, CRED Launch CBDC eRupee in Partnership with RBI and Yes Bank

  MobiKwik is the first digital wallet to go live with a full-scale production version of the e-rupee wallet, the new CBDC product is available to all its Android users. Yes Bank's role as the first sponsor bank to enable CBDC issuance for a third party application provider (TPAP) like CRED exemplifies its commitment to supporting the future of digit...

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  Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Price in India Temporarily Drops to Rs. 69,999 at Reliance Digital Stores

  Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is now being sold at its lowest price ever as part of the ongoing Reliance Digital India sale. Initially priced at Rs. 99,999, it was later available for Rs. 79,999, before the latest discount. The foldable phone features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset with 12GB of RAM, a 50-megapixel dual outer camera setup, and a 32-megapixe...

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  Oppo Reno 13 5G, Oppo A5 Pro 5G Spotted on TDRA Website, Reno 13 Pro 5G Allegedly Listed on Geekbench

  Oppo Reno 13 series was unveiled in China last month with a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset. A global launch of the handsets is expected to happen soon. Oppo has yet to confirm the launch plans, but ahead of it, the vanilla Oppo Reno 13 5G has popped up on the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) website alongside t...