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India Expands DigiLocker into a Unified Digital ID Wallet with AI-Powered Verification Capabilities

India Expands DigiLocker into a Unified Digital ID Wallet with AI-Powered Verification Capabilities

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant stride toward establishing a comprehensive digital identity ecosystem, the Government of India has unveiled a substantial enhancement to its flagship DigiLocker platform, effectively transforming it into a unified digital ID wallet for all citizens.This strategic move seeks to integrate all pivotal identification documents, including Aadhaar, PAN, driving license, voter ID, ration card, and health ID, into a single secure digital space. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has confirmed that DigiLocker will soon incorporate AI-driven eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) and global credential verification capabilities. This upgrade will empower citizens to…
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The Future of Indian Cities

The Future of Indian Cities

At the ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards, South India Edition, Ajitesh Korupolu, Founder & CEO of ASBL, delivered a keynote on “The Future of Indian Cities.” His presentation outlined how real estate is shaping India’s economic growth, how planned development can transform urban life, and why Hyderabad stands out as a model city for the future.   Ajitesh Korupolu - Founder & CEO, The ET Now Realty Conclave & Awards 2025 - South Edition   Real Estate: India’s Growth Engine Ajitesh Korupolu emphasized that real estate is far more than a sector, it is India’s economic engine. Today, it…
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RV University to host 4th Teen Indie Film Awards 2025 from Nov 10-14

RV University to host 4th Teen Indie Film Awards 2025 from Nov 10-14

With 300+ submissions from 40 countries & six continents, TIFA is India’s largest student-led global film festival  TIFA 2025 Poised to Elevate Young Filmmakers and Content Creators   The fourth annual Teen Indie Film Awards (TIFA) 2025, hosted by RV University’s School of Film, Media & Creative Arts in Bengaluru from Nov 10-14, is set to become an even more powerful stage for young filmmakers and content creators aged 13 to 25. Building on its recent growth, TIFA has quickly established itself as the city’s third-largest film festival after BIFFES and BISFF.   Teen Indie Film Awards 2025 organising team…
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The Trident Group and PGTI Jointly Announce the Inaugural 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament

The Trident Group and PGTI Jointly Announce the Inaugural 'Trident Open' Golf Tournament

Prize Purse of INR 1 crore Field to feature leading names such as PGTI Ranking leader Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, N Thangaraja, Shaurya Bhattacharya & Angad Cheema    The Trident Group and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, today jointly announced the inaugural edition of the Trident Open golf tournament which will be held at the esteemed Chandigarh Golf Club from November 11 – 14, 2025. The tournament carries a prize purse of INR 1 crore.   Rajya Sabha MP & Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta with…
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MAHE Bengaluru Open House 3.0: From Legacy to the Frontiers of Futuristic Learning

MAHE Bengaluru Open House 3.0: From Legacy to the Frontiers of Futuristic Learning

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru, came alive with energy, colour, and curiosity as it hosted the third edition of its flagship event, Open House 3.0, at the Yelahanka campus. The day-long event reimagined the university space as a living, breathing roadmap to the future, where classrooms turned into labs of discovery and corridors echoed with creativity and collaboration.   Participants engage in hands-on experiences bringing learnings to life at MAHE BLRU Open House 3.0   This edition of Open House recorded a remarkable turnout, including both students & parents. It went beyond an institutional showcase; it was…
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Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) of engineering large-scale “vote theft” across several states, claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to conceal and formalize such irregularities. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing journalists in Pachmarhi, where he was attending a district-level training camp for Congress leaders. Describing the revision exercise as a “mechanism to hide electoral fraud,” Gandhi alleged, “The SIR is not about cleaning voter rolls — it’s…
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Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s skyline disappeared once again behind a blanket of smog on Sunday morning as air quality across the capital deteriorated sharply, reaching the ‘severe’ category for the first time this month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 a.m., with several parts of the capital registering levels beyond 400 — an indication of dangerously high pollution. The city’s outer and industrial areas were hit the hardest. Bawana topped the pollution chart with an AQI of 436, followed closely by Patparganj (425), RK…
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Police Chase Turns Deadly in Tampa: Four Killed, Eleven Hurt After Car Crashes Into Bar Crowd

Police Chase Turns Deadly in Tampa: Four Killed, Eleven Hurt After Car Crashes Into Bar Crowd

TAMPA, Fla.(Rajeev Sharma): A police pursuit through Tampa’s early-morning streets ended in disaster Saturday when a car speeding away from law enforcement crashed into a crowd of people gathered outside a popular Ybor City bar, killing four and leaving eleven others injured. Authorities say the crash happened shortly after midnight near Bradley’s on 7th, a well-known nightlife spot in the city’s historic district. The vehicle, a silver sedan, had been observed racing on a nearby highway before officers attempted to stop it. According to investigators, a Florida Highway Patrol unit tried to execute a precision immobilization technique—commonly known as a…
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Political Upheaval in Ottawa: Poilievre Confronts Internal Dissent as Carney Seeks Budget Approval and Immigration Reductions

Political Upheaval in Ottawa: Poilievre Confronts Internal Dissent as Carney Seeks Budget Approval and Immigration Reductions

Ottawa: (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's political landscape experienced a series of dramatic developments this week. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced renewed pressure after one of his MPs defected to another party, while another resigned from caucus, prompting fresh questions about internal cohesion and leadership stability within the Conservative ranks. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is working to secure sufficient votes to pass his inaugural federal budget, a crucial test of his government's strength and policy direction. The budget negotiations come amid rising economic uncertainty and public concern over affordability and housing. Adding to the political debate, the federal government announced a…
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Amritsar Police Arrest Two in Connection with Italy-Based Malkit Singh Murder, Seize Weapons

Amritsar Police Arrest Two in Connection with Italy-Based Malkit Singh Murder, Seize Weapons

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have apprehended two suspects, Bikramjit Singh, also known as Bikram, and Karan, in the investigation of the brutal killing of Italy-based Malkit Singh in Raja Sansi. Police stated that Bikramjit Singh has ties to the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and a history of criminal activity, including cases under the Explosives Act, Attempt to Murder, and Arms Act. He was reportedly involved in a grenade attack at a religious site in Raja Sansi in 2018. Preliminary findings suggest that Bikramjit obtained illegal weapons from across the border under the instructions of foreign handlers to execute…
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