Ashwini Vaishnaw: News
20 Apr 2024
Mallikarjun KhargePriyanka Gandhi's close aide Tajinder Singh Bittu joins BJP
Tajinder Singh Bittu, a close associate of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hours after resigning from the Congress.
17 Apr 2024
Finance SecretaryVodafone Idea secures ₹5,400 crore from anchor investors
Vodafone Idea has successfully raised ₹5,400 crore from anchor investors.
05 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndia to ready AI legislation post-elections: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
After the upcoming general elections, India will begin developing legislation for artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.
03 Apr 2024
J JayalalithaaJayalalithaa, Karunanidhi campaign in Tamil Nadu: AI-generated deepfakes raise concern
The digital resurrection of two late Indian leaders, J Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, using artificial intelligence to create deepfakes, has sparked controversy ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
02 Apr 2024
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways hits record ₹2.56 lakh crore revenue in FY24
The Indian Railways has achieved a new financial milestone, generating its highest ever revenue of ₹2.56 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2023-24.
09 Mar 2024
Ministry of Electronics and ITAshwini Vaishnaw launches India's fastest router with 2.4tbps speed
India's Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has unveiled the country's fastest router in Bengaluru.
05 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentUsing 'Chakshu' portal, you can curb online fraud: Here's how
The Indian government has launched a new 'Chakshu' portal as part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
03 Mar 2024
Andhra PradeshAndhra trains collided as driver watched cricket on phone: Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the driver and assistant driver of one of the two trains involved in a fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh last year were watching a cricket match on their phone during the accident, PTI reported.
02 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentDelisting Indian apps cannot be permitted: Vaishnaw on Google-start-ups row
The Indian government is pushing back against Google's recent removal of several Indian apps from its Play Store.
29 Feb 2024
Ministry of Electronics and ITIndian government approves 3 semiconductor plants, including 2 by Tata
The Indian government has greenlit three semiconductor plant proposals, totaling an investment of Rs. 1.26 lakh crore.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS elections: Battle for 15 seats today amid cross-voting concerns
Polling for 15 Rajya Sabha seats is taking place in three states—Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh—on Tuesday, amid concerns over cross-voting by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs.
14 Feb 2024
Ashok ChavanBJP nominates Congress turncoat Ashok Chavan for Rajya Sabha seat
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen a former state Chief Minister Ashok Chavan as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Maharashtra.
19 Jan 2024
IndiaFirst made-in-India chip to launch in December: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India's first domestically produced semiconductor chip will be launched in December 2024.
11 Jan 2024
TataIT Minister shares details of Tata's Gujarat semiconductor plant
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that Tata Group's investment in fab manufacturing in Gujarat will be "very big."
23 Dec 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITOTT services are exempt from Telecom Bill 2023: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Earlier this week, the Indian Government presented new legislation to substitute three existing laws governing the telecom industry within the country.
21 Dec 2023
ParliamentParliament Winter Session: Both Houses pass Telecommunications Bill 2023
The Parliament, on Thursday, passed the Telecommunications Bill 2023.
20 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentCheaper gas to women's reservation: Major policy reforms in 2023
In 2023, the Indian government initiated groundbreaking policy reforms.
18 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaTelecom Bill makes biometric ID compulsory for getting SIM cards
The Lok Sabha has introduced an updated Telecommunications Bill 2023, which mandates biometric identification by telecom companies before providing SIM cards to customers.
25 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentIndia, EU collaborate on semiconductor supply, innovation: Key takeaways
The Indian government and the European Union (EU) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration in the semiconductor ecosystem.
23 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGovernment to bring regulations to tackle deepfakes: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the government plans to work on the development of a dedicated regulation aimed at addressing the issue of deepfakes.
02 Nov 2023
AppleiPhone hacking row: Centre sends notice to Apple
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a notice to Apple in relation to its messages alleging phone-tapping of opposition leaders.
31 Oct 2023
AppleiPhone hacking row: Centre orders probe, asks Apple to join
The central government has reportedly ordered a probe into the allegations by several opposition leaders and journalists that tech giant Apple warned them of alleged "state-sponsored attacks" on their iPhones.
30 Oct 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra: 13 dead, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide
At least 13 individuals lost their lives, and more than 50 others suffered injuries after two passenger trains collided in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday night.
29 Oct 2023
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Government aims to keep India's telecom services most affordable globally
India's Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the country's telecom services as the most cost-effective worldwide.
27 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia to host World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly in 2024
India will host the prestigious World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in 2024.
19 Oct 2023
6G TechnologyIndia to play 'major role' in 6G development: Ashwini Vaishaw
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted India's impressive progress in 6G technology at the Google for India event held today.
12 Oct 2023
Railway Ministry4 dead, 70 injured after Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derails
At least four people died and nearly 70 others suffered injuries after a North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur Railway Station in the Buxar district of Bihar on Wednesday evening.
24 Sep 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressPM Modi inaugurates 9 Vande Bharat trains across 11 states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off nine Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing, taking the total number of semi-high-speed trains in the country to 34.
23 Sep 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressPM Modi to inaugurate 9 Vande Bharat trains on Sunday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off nine Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday, including two services on the South Central Railway (SCR), two in West Bengal, and one each in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and other states.
16 Sep 2023
Indian RailwaysVande Bharat sleeper, metro trains coming soon: Everything to know
The Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out its first version of sleeper coaches under the Vande Bharat Express project by March 2024, ANI reported.
11 Sep 2023
IndiaG20's rail-port corridor: India's answer to China's BRI
The proposed India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor will be substantially different from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
17 Aug 2023
Indian GovernmentPolice verification mandatory for SIM card dealers, bulk connections discontinued
Indian government has now made police verification mandatory for SIM card dealers and has discontinued bulk connections, in an effort to combat fraudulent activities.
16 Aug 2023
Narendra Modi'Vishwakarma' loan scheme for skilled workers gets Cabinet nod
Vishwakarma Yojana—the loan assistance scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address—received approval from the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.
09 Aug 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection BillDigital Personal Data Protection awaits Rajya Sabha showdown today
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill is set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today by Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.
07 Aug 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection BillLok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, with a voice vote, amid strong protests from the opposition.
07 Aug 2023
Om BirlaWhy Editors Guild is opposing Data Protection Bill's certain provisions
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has raised serious concerns regarding certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
01 Aug 2023
5G TechnologyIndia's 5G milestone: 3 lakh sites covered in 10 months
India's telecom industry has reached an impressive milestone with over three lakh 5G mobile sites installed in just 10 months since the launch of the service.
09 Jul 2023
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways to roll out vintage 'electric T Train' soon
Keeping the old-world charm intact, the Indian Railways is set to soon roll out new vintage-style steam engines with the comfort of Vistadome and Vande Bharat Express coaches, reported News18.
21 Jun 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressVande Bharat's sleeper version to be launched by March 2024
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the first batch of Vande Bharat Express sleeper trains would be rolled out in March 2024.
16 Jun 2023
Sukesh ChandrasekharOdisha train accident: Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers victims Rs. 10cr
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has offered to donate Rs. 10 crore to the victims of the Odisha train accident, which killed 288 people and injured more than 900.
11 Jun 2023
OdishaHow victims of Odisha train accident were identified using AI
The triple train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore threw multiple challenges for the authorities, and the biggest one was the identification of scores of bodies.
07 Jun 2023
Odisha51 hours, 2,300 personnel: All about Balasore accident rescue
The triple train crash near Odisha's Balasore, which claimed the lives of 288 people and injured over 900 others, saw more than 2,300 personnel carry out an arduous rescue operation lasting for 51 hours.
06 Jun 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI takes over Odisha train tragedy probe on Centre's request
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday took over the investigation into the Odisha triple train crash, which killed around 278 people and injured over 900.
05 Jun 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#NewsBytesExplainer: Why CBI is probing Odisha train tragedy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will likely take over the investigation of the Odisha train tragedy soon following the request of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
05 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha train accident: Passenger trains back on track after restoration
After nearly 60 hours of laborious rescue and restoration work following the triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore, passenger trains resumed operations on the repaired tracks on Monday.
05 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha train accident: Railways seeks CBI probe amid political outburst
The Railways has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Odisha train accident after Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw claimed the "root cause of the accident" and the individuals behind the "criminal" act were identified.
04 Jun 2023
Lalu Prasad YadavOdisha train accident: Opposition demands Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Top opposition leaders have asserted that Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw should resign in the aftermath of the terrible train tragedy in Odisha.
04 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha train accident: Root cause identified, says Railways Minister Vaishnaw
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday that the root cause of the triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore—which killed nearly 300—had been identified.
03 Jun 2023
OdishaOdisha train tragedy: 'No time for politics,' says railway minister
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday visited Odisha's Balasore, where nearly 290 people reportedly died after three trains collided in one of the worst train accidents in India.
29 May 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressPM Modi virtually flags off Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday.
17 May 2023
Narendra ModiWhat is India's new $2bn-worth PLI scheme for IT hardware
The Indian government has finally heard the pleas of the IT industry. On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme 2.0 for IT hardware.
16 May 2023
Indian GovernmentCEIR-based 'Sanchar Saathi' portal launched: How it'll protect smartphone users
Smartphones are an integral part of our lives. However, they are prone to being forgotten or stolen.
27 Mar 2023
DelhiIndia's first quantum computing-based telecom network is now operational
India's first quantum computing-based telecom network link is now operational in Delhi, between Sanchar Bhawan and the National Informatics Centre office located in CGO Complex.
17 Mar 2023
6G TechnologyWhen will India get 6G: Here's the telecom minister's response
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 6G technology is expected to launch in India around 2029-2030. 100 patents have already been acquired for this technology.
14 Mar 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressSurekha Yadav, Asia's 1st female loco pilot, operates Vande Bharat
Asia's first female locomotive pilot Surekha Yadav has now become the first woman to operate the Vande Bharat Express.
24 Jan 2023
AndroidMeet BharOS, India's answer to Google's Android and Apple's iOS
Android and iOS now have a new rival in the name of BharOS, which is built by JandK Operations, a non-profit organization incubated at IIT Madras.
16 Sep 2022
Vande Bharat ExpressIndia to get first hydrogen-powered train by 2023: Railway Minister
India is all set to get its first hydrogen-powered train by 2023, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday.
06 Sep 2022
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)New Data Protection Bill, Digital India Act in pipeline: Centre
The Centre is working on a revision of the Data Protection Bill and a Digital India Act, the Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Monday.
02 Aug 2022
Bharti Airtel5G auction ends: Looking at bids of Jio, Airtel, Adani
India's first 5G spectrum auction came to an end on Monday after 40 rounds of intense bidding.
28 Jul 2022
Bharti Airtel5G spectrum auction: Reliance Jio emerges as top bidder
The third day of India's first 5G spectrum auction has commenced with the 10th round now underway. Five rounds of intense bidding were witnessed yesterday.
27 Jul 2022
Reliance Jio5G auction: Day 1 bids exceed Rs. 1.45 lakh crore
The second day of India's first 5G spectrum auction has started with the fifth round now underway. Four rounds of bidding took place yesterday.
21 Jul 2022
IndiaIndian Railways orders 39,000 wheels from Chinese manufacturer
The Indian Railways has placed an order for 39,000 wheels for passenger coaches with a China-based firm, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
15 Jun 2022
Narendra Modi5G in India: Launch soon as Cabinet approves spectrum auction
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has finally authorized the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) 5G spectrum auction, which means that India will soon have 5G services.
20 May 2022
Narendra ModiUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw makes India's first 5G call
IIT Madras played host to a historic event as union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the first 5G call on a trial network using indigenously-developed telecom gears.
13 Jan 2022
West Bengal5 dead, 20 injured as Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal
At least five people have reportedly been killed as the Bikaner-Guwahati Express got derailed in Moynaguri, West Bengal on Thursday evening.
15 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiCentre clears Rs. 76,000cr scheme to push semiconductor chip production
The Indian government on Wednesday approved a scheme worth Rs. 76,000 crore to push designing and production of semiconductor chips and display boards in the country.
05 Dec 2021
Railway MinistryParking fee back at New Delhi railway station
The Northern Railways has resumed charging parking fees for both commercial and private vehicles at the New Delhi railway station from the last couple of weeks.
15 Sep 2021
Narendra ModiTelecom reforms: Cabinet approves 100% FDI through automatic route
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved some much-needed reforms in the telecom sector, including 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) through the automatic route.
14 Sep 2021
Jammu And KashmirRailway Minister promises train service to Kashmir before 2024
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday promised that rail link with the Kashmir Valley would be open to the public before 2024, an official spokesperson said.
02 Aug 2021
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi to host Opposition leaders over Pegasus row tomorrow
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to host members from 14 Opposition parties to discuss a collective strategy against the government over the Pegasus spyware controversy.
30 Jul 2021
Parliament Monsoon SessionUnion Minister calls Pegasus scandal 'non-issue'; says Opposition's behavior 'unfortunate'
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi Friday said the Pegasus spyware controversy was a "non-issue" and the government will only discuss issues related to people.
23 Jul 2021
Amnesty InternationalHere's what Amnesty really said about the Pegasus controversy
Global human rights group Amnesty International said in an official statement that it fully stands by the findings of the Pegasus Project.
19 Jul 2021
Parliament Monsoon Session'Attempt to malign our democracy': IT Minister on Pegasus controversy
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Information Technology, today said in the Parliament that the "Pegasus Project" is an attempt to malign our democracy and its institutions.
08 Jul 2021
XMeet Ashwini Vaishnaw, who replaces RS Prasad as IT Minister
India saw a flurry of resignations from some of the top jobs in the country on Wednesday.
15 Mar 2021
Oxford University#OxfordUniversity racism row: India to raise the issue when required
Weighing in on the Oxford University racism row, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, on Monday said India will take up the matter with the UK when required. He was responding to BJP MP Ashwini Vaishnaw's query in the Parliament.
