PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress
First reported 8 Oct, 05:17 UTCUpdated 2h ago13 sources
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AI-generatedPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, using the event to highlight India’s digital transformation and the rollout of technologies such as 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors and cybersecurity. The speeches stressed the role of digital services in governance and the country’s telecom growth, which outlets say matters for the nation’s economic and technological future.
How the Left framed it
No left-leaning coverage yet.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets stress the democratizing of technology, bridging the digital divide, and cite the Covid‑19 pandemic as a lesson, while also noting Modi’s remarks about Indian pilots and a future focus on made‑in‑India aircraft.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning outlets highlight the rapid expansion of telecom, claim 5G has reached every district, and frame the congress as a showcase of industry’s role and a roadmap toward 6G, AI and cybersecurity.
What everyone reports
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi
- The event focused on technologies such as 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors and cybersecurity
- Modi highlighted India’s digital transformation and the importance of digital services for governance
Where coverage differs
- Center outlets emphasize digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide, whereas right‑leaning outlets stress telecom growth and claim 5G coverage in every district
- Center coverage mentions Modi’s comments on Indian pilots and made‑in‑India planes, which right‑leaning outlets do not mention
- Right‑leaning outlets frame the congress as a showcase of industry’s future roadmap beyond 5G, while center outlets focus more on governance and pandemic lessons
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 10 outlets (Groq) on 8 Oct, 08:35 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Digital India initiative was a major step towards democratising technology, with the government focused on bridging the digital divide and ensuring modern technology did not remain a privilege limited to those with access to resources. Addressing the 10th edition of…
Addressing the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in the national capital, PM Modi said hundreds of government services are now available on mobile phones, while government assistance is being transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts linked to their mobile phones.
Full coverage
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- PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
- PM Modi inaugurates 10th India Mobile Congress 2026, highlights India’s telecom growth (opens India TV in a new tab)
PM Modi inaugurates the 10th edition of the Indian Mobile Congress 2026, appreciating the evolution of digital connectivity and the telecom sector. In 2022, 5G was rolled out in the same event, and in 2023 it expanded further, and now it has reached more than 5.5 lakh base stations. In 2024, the international…
- At IMC 2026, PM Modi highlights Digital India's efforts to democratise technology, bridge digital divide (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Digital India initiative was a major step towards democratising technology, with the government focused on bridging the digital divide and ensuring modern technology did not remain a privilege limited to those with access to resources. Addressing the 10th edition of…
- PM Modi hails India's digital transformation at IMC, says '5G has reached every district', governance now on mobile (opens DNA India in a new tab)
Addressing the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in the national capital, PM Modi said hundreds of government services are now available on mobile phones, while government assistance is being transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts linked to their mobile phones.
- "Mobile Phone Tool Of Good Governance": PM Modi At India Mobile Congress (opens NDTV in a new tab)
The Prime Minister cited the experience of the Covid-19 pandemic to underline the importance of India's digital ecosystem.
- PM Modi Pitches 6G, AI, Cybersecurity As Next Digital Frontier: Decoding His India Mobile Congress Address (opens ABP Live in a new tab)
India's telecom story is moving beyond the rapid expansion of 5G, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the India Mobile Congress 2026 platform to outline a broader technology roadmap centred on 6G, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity and advanced digital infrastructure. Speaking at the…
- PM Modi to inaugurate India Mobile Congress 2026 in Delhi (opens Mid-day in a new tab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on October 8. Held under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”, the four-day event will focus on 5G, 6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum communication and emerging digital technologies
- “₹50 Lakh Crore Reached Beneficiaries, ₹5 Lakh Crore Saved”: PM Modi At IMC 2026 (opens Business Today in a new tab)
- Direct fund transfers helped save govt ₹5 lakh crore from leakages, PM Modi says at India Mobile Congress (opens Mint in a new tab)
At India Mobile Congress, PM Modi said Direct Benefit Transfer helped prevent nearly ₹5 lakh crore from going into leakages. He explained how direct transfers to beneficiaries’ bank accounts reduced the scope for funds being diverted under the old system.
- Curbed Corruption Worth 5 Lakh Crore : PM Modi (opens Times Now in a new tab)
Emphasising that his anti-corruption actions have angered some & hence they are unhappy PM Modi today said that his govt has plugged the leaks worth 5 lakh crores in Govt schemes.
- DBT helps prevent leakage of Rs 5 lakh crore of govt money: PM Modi (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
New Delhi: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, under which the government deposits subsidies, grants and welfare funds directly in the bank accounts of intended beneficiaries, has helped prevent leakage of around Rs 5 lakh crore of public money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the…
- PM Modi calls for global cooperation on cybercrime, cyber fraud (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
At the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress, Narendra Modi says technology achieves scale only when it earns trust; he says the Digital India campaign helped bridge the digital divide in India and that it was a major effort towards the democratisation of technology
