STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Zoho Invests ₹70 Cr In ONDC To Boost Sovereign Tech, MSME Digitisation
Chennai-headquartered Zoho Corporation has invested ₹70 crore in Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), strengthening its commitment towards sovereign technology development and digital inclusion for MSMEs in India. The investment aims to support ONDC’s open-network infrastructure that is designed to democratise digital commerce by enabling interoperability, inclusivity and easier market access for businesses across sectors. […]
CW Bureau
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May 13, 2026
GENERAL
Aadhaar Offline Verification Achieves Traction, 100 Entities Come Onboard
Unique Identification Authority of India ((UIDAI) has successfully onboarded at least 100 entities as Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs) within three months of its roll out. This milestone marks a major advancement in enabling secure, consent-based, and paperless verification through the Aadhaar offline mechanism, empowering both service providers and people alike. Diverse participationThese entities are […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Apr 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Digital Public Infra Of India Emerges As Global Model For Transformation
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is rapidly reshaping the way governance, financial transactions and public service delivery operate at scale, positioning the country as a global example of how digital systems can function as public goods. Over the past decade, India has transitioned from being primarily a user of digital platforms to becoming a builder […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 7, 2026