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title: "Digital India in 60 Seconds, 12 Nov 2026 | bharat.digital"
description: "The five digital India stories that matter on Thursday 12 November 2026: payments, startups, policy, AI and security, summarised with links."
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Morning brief [हिन्दी में पढ़ें](https://bharat.digital/brief/2026-11-12/hi/)

# Digital India in 60 Seconds: Thursday 12 November 2026

The five biggest events at 08:16 IST, ranked by how many outlets reported them. Headlines and summaries are quoted from the outlets and link to their reports.

1.

## [After A Decade-Long Stint, Gaurav Munjal To Step Down As Unacademy CEO](https://bharat.digital/s/ca6584311a90) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/after-a-decade-long-stint-gaurav-munjal-to-step-down-as-unacademy-ceo/)

Barely two months after rival upGrad acquired Unacademy, cofounder Gaurav Munjal is now stepping down as the chief executive officer…

Sources: [Inc42](https://bharat.digital/s/ca6584311a90) (original: https://inc42.com/buzz/after-a-decade-long-stint-gaurav-munjal-to-step-down-as-unacademy-ceo/), [YourStory](https://bharat.digital/s/2cef25de5a19) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/gaurav-munjal-steps-down-as-unacademy-ceo-akhilendra-kumar-to-take-charge)

2.

## [No bank account? Check how much cash you can send or receive through ATM, NEFT under RBI domestic money transfer rules](https://bharat.digital/s/8daecd0b57a4) (original: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/no-bank-account-check-how-much-cash-you-can-send-or-receive-through-atm-neft-under-rbi-domestic-money-transfer-rules-11794442718991.html)

The RBI has consolidated domestic money transfer rules, retaining existing limits of ₹5,000 per transaction through BCs/ATMs and ₹10,000 for cash payouts. Here's how much you can send or receive, what KYC rules apply, and whether banks can charge you.

Sources: [Mint](https://bharat.digital/s/8daecd0b57a4) (original: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/no-bank-account-check-how-much-cash-you-can-send-or-receive-through-atm-neft-under-rbi-domestic-money-transfer-rules-11794442718991.html)

3.

## [Meet 8 Tamil Nadu startups that showcased their innovations to PM Modi](https://bharat.digital/s/62bbcf3455af) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/meet-8-tamil-nadu-startups-that-showcased-their-innovations-to-pm-modi)

From spacetech to aviation and healthcare, meet eight Tamil Nadu startups taking homegrown innovation to new heights and catching the Prime Minister’s attention.

Sources: [YourStory](https://bharat.digital/s/62bbcf3455af) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/meet-8-tamil-nadu-startups-that-showcased-their-innovations-to-pm-modi)

4.

## [Govt invites fresh applications under PLI scheme for medical devices; extends tenure till 2035-36](https://bharat.digital/s/6630de733a92) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/govt-invites-fresh-applications-under-pli-scheme-for-medical-devices-extends-tenure-till-2035-36)

Under the revised guidelines, the government has eliminated the minimum sales threshold for claiming financial incentives while scaling down the baseline capital expenditure required from manufacturers, the Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Sources: [YourStory](https://bharat.digital/s/6630de733a92) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/govt-invites-fresh-applications-under-pli-scheme-for-medical-devices-extends-tenure-till-2035-36)

5.

## [Beyond code generation: Five lessons on AI, reliability, and recovery](https://bharat.digital/s/be60411bf58e) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/code-generation-ai-reliability-recovery)

At a TechSparks 2026 roundtable hosted by OPPEX, technology leaders discussed the challenges of maintaining AI-generated code, managing risk, and responding when production systems fail.

Sources: [YourStory](https://bharat.digital/s/be60411bf58e) (original: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/code-generation-ai-reliability-recovery)

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\*bharat.digital: Today in 60 seconds\* Thursday 12 November 2026 1. After A Decade-Long Stint, Gaurav Munjal To Step Down As Unacademy CEO Sources: Inc42, YourStory https://bharat.digital/s/ca6584311a90 2. No bank account? Check how much cash you can send or receive through ATM, NEFT under RBI domestic money transfer rules Source: Mint https://bharat.digital/s/8daecd0b57a4 3. Meet 8 Tamil Nadu startups that showcased their innovations to PM Modi Source: YourStory https://bharat.digital/s/62bbcf3455af 4. Govt invites fresh applications under PLI scheme for medical devices; extends tenure till 2035-36 Source: YourStory https://bharat.digital/s/6630de733a92 5. Beyond code generation: Five lessons on AI, reliability, and recovery Source: YourStory https://bharat.digital/s/be60411bf58e Full brief and earlier days: https://bharat.digital/brief/2026-11-12/