Welfare at the mercy of the machine, Pg7

Facial Recognition Software (FRS) in Anganwadis raises concerns about dehumanization, dignity, and access to welfare for vulnerable communities.

Bima Sugam: Single digital marketplace for insurance, Pg 17.

IRDAI launches Bima Sugam, a unified digital insurance marketplace, streamlining policy access and claim processes for consumers nationwide.

Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification, Pg 27.

Government addresses MSME concerns regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs) implementation through regional conferences and streamlined BIS certification processes.

Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12

Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.

Digital platform to preserve tribal art, culture launched, Pg14

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Sanskriti', a digital platform to preserve tribal art, heritage, and provide online marketplace access.

How geotagging of buildings will work during Census, how it will help

India's 2027 Census to geotag all buildings for the first time, enhancing accuracy and workload management using GIS technology.

AI-based app of AIIMS to help students avail counselling for mental health

AIIMS launches 'Never Alone' app using AI for student mental health, offering diagnosis and counselling via WhatsApp and QR code.

Less than 40% of disabled persons have ID needed for benefits , Pg7

Only 40% of disabled Indians possess UDID cards needed for benefits; 11 lakh applications pending, hindering access to crucial schemes.

India sets eyes on $1-tn semiconductor market; PM promises faster approvals , Pg1

India aims for significant share in $1-trillion semiconductor market with faster approvals and $18 billion investment in 10 projects.

Centre launches ‘Adi Vaani’ to translate Adivasi languages , Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Vaani' app translating Adivasi languages to bridge communication gaps and digitally empower tribal youth.

How did Kerala pull of digital literacy feat?, Pg14.

On August 21, 2025, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared the State as fully digitally literate after completing Phase I of the Digi Kerala programme, which trained over 21.87 lakh identified “digitally illiterate” people across all local self-government bodies.

Adivasi languages translation app to be launched tomorrow , Pg11

Tribal Affairs Ministry to launch 'Aadi Vaani' AI-powered translation app for Adivasi languages, enhancing communication and preserving cultural heritage.

Pre-test for Census 2027 to be conducted in Oct.-Nov. , Pg1

Census 2027 pre-test to be held in Oct-Nov, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive census since independence.

Set the guardrails for AI use in courtrooms , Pg6

Kerala High Court's AI guidelines spark national debate on AI ethics in judiciary, emphasizing transparency and human oversight.

Ensure universal registration of births, deaths: RGI to States , Pg12

RGI urges states for universal birth, death registration; digital certificates to streamline services, update NPR, electoral rolls.

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Why a progressive Indian policy on Myanmar is more than plausible, Pg 10.

What has been missed is India’s digital sovereignty, Pg 12..

Takeaways from the Swachh Survekshan, Pg7.

India can reframe the Artificial Intelligence debate, Pg6