Ashwini Vaishnaw: News
Centre approves ₹62,370cr fertilizer subsidy for rabi season
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹62,370 crore fertilizer subsidy for the ongoing rabi season.
Cabinet clears ₹14,500cr scheme for 92GWh energy storage
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹14,500 crore funding scheme aimed at developing 92GWh of new grid-scale energy storage capacity across India.
India to start exporting Vande Bharat trains within 4 years
India is gearing up to export its homegrown Vande Bharat trains in the next three to four years, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday.
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews production of India's 1st bullet train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently visited BEML's Aditya manufacturing facility in Bengaluru to review the production of India's first indigenously built high-speed train, the Bharat Bullet Train (B-28).
Modi government approves ₹1,856cr scheme to boost sports goods manufacturing
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,856 crore scheme to boost sports goods manufacturing in India.
India considers new law to rein in AI risks
India is considering a new artificial intelligence (AI) law that could create a separate safety framework for some of the world's most powerful AI models, as per NDTV.
India wants to cut critical tech dependencies by 2050: Vaishnaw
India is looking to reduce its critical technology dependencies and build resilience over the next 20-25 years, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Centre to release AI consultation paper within month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations within a month, according to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
'This is blessing of people': Modi marks 25yrs in power
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of government.
Dholera semiconductor plant to produce India's first wafer by 2028
India's first semiconductor fabrication plant, located in Dholera, is expected to produce its first wafer by 2028.
Modi government wants Apple to build component ecosystem in India
India is pushing Apple and its suppliers to set up a local component ecosystem for domestic use and exports, as per Moneycontrol.
Apple may expand India operations beyond iPhones: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Apple may expand its manufacturing operations in India beyond iPhones, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
India to have homegrown smartphone brand by mid-2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is all set to witness the emergence of a competitive homegrown mobile phone brand by mid-2027, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
Union Cabinet clears ₹13,041 crore rail and road projects
The Union Cabinet has approved five infrastructure projects worth ₹13,041 crore.
E. coli found in 8 railway station water-coolers, including Mumbai
A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has revealed alarming levels of E. coli bacteria, an indicator of fecal contamination, in water coolers at eight Indian railway stations, including major hubs like Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Kejriwal claims his Instagram account restricted in India
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that social media giant Meta has restricted his Instagram account in India, but no reason or explanation on how to reverse it was provided.
India has 12 semiconductor units with $20B investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem is entering a new phase, with 12 units and an investment of around $20 billion.
India's space rockets to feature indigenous chips, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to equip its space launch vehicles with domestically produced semiconductors.
India rejects Japan's ex-minister's criticism of bullet train project
India has rejected the criticism of delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project by former Japanese minister Hideki Makihara.
Incentive scheme for mobile phone manufacturing, worth ₹62,500cr, approved
The Union Cabinet has approved a whopping ₹62,500 crore for the second phase of the mobile phone production-linked incentives scheme.
Centre reviewing Meta's response over child abuse content on Instagram
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing Meta's response over alleged advertisements and content promoting or facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.
New IRCTC website to be launched this month: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Ministry of Railways is gearing up to launch a beta version of the revamped Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website.
India to enhance AI computing power, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.
'Satluj' row: Politician-activist Saket Gokhale questions government over 'shameful ban'
Saket Gokhale, a former Member of Parliament and RTI activist, has written to the Indian government protesting the removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5.
Heavy rains batter Maharashtra; landslides disrupt connectivity
Heavy monsoon rains have severely disrupted rail and road connectivity between Mumbai and Pune.
You can ride India's 1st bullet train next year
India's first bullet train is on track to begin operations by 2027.
India considers dedicated AI law
India is considering the introduction of a dedicated regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI).
Centre to summon Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta.
Jewar to become North India's Silicon Valley: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian government has taken a major step toward establishing Jewar as a key player in the global electronics and semiconductor manufacturing arena.
More companies to start memory chip production in India: Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that more companies are likely to invest in India for memory chip production.
New IRCTC website to launch by July 15
Indian Railways is gearing up to launch a new and improved Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website by July 15.
Indian Railways to launch new ticket reservation system from August
Indian Railways is gearing up for a major upgrade of its Passenger Reservation System (PRS) from August.
Modi government readies $4B stimulus to boost economy
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹39,290 crore ($4 billion) package of projects and initiatives aimed at stabilizing aviation fuel prices, reforming urban transport, and developing national highway infrastructure.
Semiconductor plant in Assam to begin production this fiscal: Vaishnaw
The semiconductor plant at Jagiroad in Assam is likely to start production within the current financial year.
Rajasthan pitches itself as semiconductor manufacturing hub
The central government and the Rajasthan state administration have pitched the state as a prime destination for electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
Bullet trains will eliminate short-duration flights, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned airline investors that the country's new high-speed rail network will dominate short-haul routes.
Andhra CM Naidu launches Google's $15B AI hub in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has laid the foundation stone for a new Google artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.
Semiconductor fabrication to start in India by 2028
India's first semiconductor fabrication plant will be set up in Dholera, Gujarat, by 2028.
Centre clears 1st rare-earth magnet unit in ₹7,100cr electronics push
The Indian government has approved 29 projects worth ₹7,104 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
Modi government launches AI skilling program for media professionals
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced a national artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiative.
'Sarke Chunar...' row reaches parliament: 'Freedom of speech must be...'
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday announced that the controversial Bollywood song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke has been banned.
Is IndiaAI Mission at risk of failure?
India's ambitious AI initiative, the IndiaAI Mission, is under fresh scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions and disruptions in foreign cloud services.
₹1.24L crore semiconductor projects underway in Gujarat
Gujarat is fast becoming India's semiconductor hub, with projects worth ₹1.24 lakh crore in the works, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has announced.
2 more plants to start production after Micron: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's semiconductor industry is set for a major expansion, with two more plants soon to start commercial production after Micron, and a fourth expected by December-end.
AI shouldn't create synthetic content without individual consent: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be used to create synthetic content without the individual's consent.
Where is the final statement of India AI Impact Summit?
The much-anticipated summit statement on global approaches to artificial intelligence (AI) is still pending, a day after its expected release at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Is India banning social media for teens?
India is mulling over the introduction of age-based restrictions on social media platforms, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
India joins US-led Pax Silica to bolster semiconductor supply chains
India has officially joined the US-led strategic initiative 'Pax Silica' on Friday, in a major move to strengthen economic and technological cooperation with the United States.