Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the world views India as an incubator of innovation, particularly citing the success of its digital public infrastructure like Aadhaar and UPI. In an interview with Business Today, Modi said there is global acknowledgment of India's role in using digital platforms for socio-economic development. He highlighted that 46% of global digital payments now occur in India as an example of successful policymaking. Modi stated that technologies like Aadhaar, UPI, Co-WIN and Jan Dhan Yojana have effectively delivered services directly to beneficiaries. He emphasized that India's digital infrastructure achievements have positioned it as a pioneering innovator.

India's Supreme Court released a glossary this week of "gender-unjust" terms to avoid in legal language, offering alternatives. The "Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes" helps identify and combat biases about women. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud led the effort, stating judges must decide cases independently without relying on prejudices. The handbook advises using "woman" instead of terms like "fallen woman." It also challenges gender-biased notions like women being overly emotional or their contributions confined to domestic roles. The handbook stresses judges must treat all people equally with dignity, regardless of gender identity.