Overview

• The Union home minister announced on X that he has moved his official email to Zoho Mail.
• He asked that future correspondence be sent to [email protected].
• Zoho Mail, developed by Indian firm Zoho Corporation, is described as secure, ad-free and privacy-focused, with encrypted email and integration with productivity tools.
• Shah’s switch aligns with the government’s emphasis on self-reliant digital platforms and efforts to strengthen data security using homegrown technology.
• Earlier, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said he was moving to Zoho’s suite and urged citizens to adopt Indian products in line with the Swadeshi call, a step observers say signals public offices and businesses to consider domestic options.