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Summary
Hundreds were detained, 45 metro stations restricted, and internet suspended near Jantar Mantar, a day after the Supreme Court cautioned against curbs.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceFrontline Magazine
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Housing & Urban AffairsSmart Cities Mission
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsUrban ResidentsMunicipal CorporationsReal Estate Developers
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via the_hindu_policy
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