Local Indian tech initiatives, policy updates, startup news, and government digital programs.
WhatsApp Payments supports UPI Autopay so your subscriptions, SIPs, and bills pay themselves on schedule. Here's how to set it up in 2026, manage your mandates, and use NPCI's new e-mandate portal to stay in control.
CERT-In's mandatory cybersecurity audit rules for 2026 include a 6-hour breach reporting window, 180-day log retention, and annual audits by empanelled firms. If your business operates digital infrastructure in India, compliance is no longer optional.
BSNL is finally plotting a major 5G rollout by late 2026 while private telcos aggressively raise their tariffs. Here is exactly what their new network upgrades mean for your monthly mobile bill.
The ONOS portal is completely changing how Indian students access academic journals. Here is how to bypass expensive paywalls and download research papers legally.
The government has notified a 66-hectare SEZ for the Tata Semiconductor Dholera plant. Here is exactly what this means for India's push to manufacture its own chips by 2026.
Indian startups and students can now access 38,000 government-subsidized GPUs at Rs 65 per hour. Here is exactly how the IndiaAI Compute Capacity program works and who qualifies.
Your smartwatch can now send heart rate and sleep data directly to your doctor. Here is how ABHA ID integration works in India, and why it matters.
The EV Battery Swapping Policy 2026 introduces universal standards and UPI payments for charging. Find out how this impacts scooter buyers and delivery fleets.
The UPI international expansion 2026 brings new countries like Qatar, Malaysia, and Israel to the network. Learn how to scan foreign QR codes and pay abroad.
India is replacing FASTag with a new GNSS satellite toll collection system by the end of 2026. Learn how GPS tracking works, what happens to your FASTag, and how this impacts your highway travel.
The government has mandated a March 2026 deadline for TRAI's new caller ID system. Learn how this KYC-verified network feature will expose scammers and change phone calls.
The Reserve Bank of India is rolling out an offline version of the digital rupee. Learn how this system allows you to make secure cashless payments even when your phone has no network connection.
