In a landmark session that lasted over 14 hours, the Indian Parliament today passed the Digital India Infrastructure Bill 2026, a comprehensive legislation aimed at transforming the country's digital governance framework.
The new legislation establishes a unified framework for digital identity verification, data protection standards, and cybersecurity protocols. Experts believe this will position India as a global leader in digital governance, according to what reportersays in the latest analysis.
Industry bodies have largely welcomed the bill, noting that it provides much-needed clarity on data localization requirements.