Ashwini Vaishnaw: News
Union cabinet passes resolution condemning Emergency on its 50th anniversary
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has passed a resolution condemning the imposition of the Emergency in India on its 50th anniversary.
India's semiconductor era begins: Inside Tata's first chip plant
Tata Electronics is establishing India's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, near Ahmedabad.
4 Railway officials suspended after allotting filthy train to jawans
Four Railway officials have been suspended after a train in deplorable condition was allotted to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who were on their way to Jammu for their Amarnath Yatra duty.
Pakistan attacked 'insaniyat and Kashmiriyat' in Pahalgam: Modi in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Pakistan over its open support for terrorists after he inaugurated several projects during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the Pahalgam attack.
Tatkal tickets now require Aadhaar—How Railways' new rule tackles fraud
In a major move to curb misuse and streamline ticketing, Indian Railways will soon make e-Aadhaar authentication mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets.
National population census to begin from March 1, 2027
The long-pending national census and caste enumeration will start on March 1, 2027.
Modi government selects 3 more start-ups to develop AI models
The IndiaAI Mission, under the Modi government, has selected three additional teams, Soket AI, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai, to develop foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models. The announcement was made on Friday.
Modi government eyes additional 14,000 GPUs to boost AI mission
India is set to take a significant step in its artificial intelligence (AI) journey.
You can travel via bullet train in Gujarat by 2028
India's ambitious bullet train project is finally taking shape, with the first run scheduled to take place in Gujarat by 2028.
Maharashtra women's body slams obscene web content, demands action
The Maharashtra State Women Commission (MSWC) has written to the National Commission for Women (NCW) to take action against web shows and online applications, such as Ullu, for displaying obscene content.
WAVES: Lyca, Mahaveer Jain announce global deal for 9 films
In a significant move to bolster India's global content creation status, Lyca Group (UK-Europe) and Mahaveer Jain Films have announced a collaboration to produce nine Indian feature films over the next three years.
Caste-based enumeration to be part of upcoming census: Union government
The Indian government has announced that it will include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming decennial census.
Modi government might allow 26% Chinese stake in electronics JVs
The Indian government is considering a policy change, that may permit Chinese companies to own a minority stake of up to 26% in joint ventures (JVs) for certain critical electronics components.
Sarvam AI to create India's 1st indigenous foundational AI model
The Indian government has selected Sarvam AI to build the country's first indigenous foundational artificial intelligence (AI) model.
JD Vance's India convoy: Mysterious American SUV sparks curiosity
US Vice President JD Vance and his family arrived in India earlier today for a four-day visit.
Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
India developing 25 chipsets using local IP: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is developing 25 chipsets on the basis of indigenous intellectual property (IP), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.
Modi government launches app to make Aadhaar detail sharing safer
The Indian government has launched a new Aadhaar verification app that improves user privacy and makes sharing Aadhaar details digitally easier.
IndiaAI Mission receives 187 proposals for sovereign AI foundation models
The IndiaAI Mission has witnessed a massive spike in interest, having received as many as 120 applications in its second round.
India to soon host world's longest Hyperloop tube: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Hyperloop test tube, which is being developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, will soon become the world's longest at 410 meters.
Electronics clusters worth ₹1,112cr to come up in TN: Vaishnaw
The Indian government has announced plans to set up two electronics manufacturing hubs in Tamil Nadu, with an investment of ₹1,112 crore.
Amazon Web Services pledges to invest $8.3B in Maharashtra
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a massive investment of $8.3 billion in Maharashtra in the coming years.
India's bullet train project: 360km completed, undersea tunnel work underway
In a major development for India's ambitious bullet train project, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that 360km of the high-speed rail line has been constructed.
India's 1st hyperloop test track unveiled at IIT Madras
India has unveiled its first hyperloop test track at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.
Indian Railways to be fully electrified by FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Indian Railways will achieve 100% electrification by the fiscal year 2025-26.
Delhi station stampede: RPF says 2 announcements led to chaos
At least 18 people died in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15.
Railways announces crowd-control overhaul after New Delhi station stampede
The Ministry of Railways has announced a complete overhaul of crowd-control measures after a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
15 dies in stampede-like situation at New Delhi Railway Station
At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died in a stampede-like situation at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening.
Amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, netizens demand ban on 'BhaDiPa'
The Marathi YouTube channel BhaDiPa (Bharatiya Digital Party) is facing severe criticism with netizens demanding action against its founder, actor Sarang Sathaye.
Trains running on nuclear power? Indian Railways is considering possibility
The Indian Railways is looking at nuclear energy to fulfill its growing power requirements. The move is part of an effort to cut down on fossil fuels and carbon emissions.
Guwahati Police register FIR against Ranveer, Samay over 'Latent' controversy
The Guwahati Police have filed cases against five YouTubers, including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.
Mumbai local trains' frequency to increase to just 2 minutes
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced plans to revamp Mumbai's suburban railway network with new-design trains.
From trains to flyovers: Announcements for Railways in Budget 2025
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed key initiatives for Indian Railways in the Budget 2025.
India is building AI foundation model: Here's when it'll launch
India will develop its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) model in less than a year, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced at the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave.
Man washes tea container inside train toilet; netizens react
A video has gone viral on social media, showing a man washing a tea container in a train toilet using a jet spray.
8th Pay Commission approved! Government employees set for salary increase
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of Central government employees.
Meta in trouble over Zuckerberg's India election remark; summons likely
Meta, the social media giant formerly known as Facebook, is looking at summons by India's Parliamentary Standing Committee after Mark Zuckerberg claimed that most incumbent governments, including India, were defeated in the 2024 elections.
Vaishnaw refutes Zuckerberg's claim about India's 2024 election results
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has debunked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim about the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India.
Centre scraps Tamil Nadu rail project, DMK refutes unwillingness claims
A proposed railway project connecting Madurai and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu was canceled, leading to a row between the state and the central governments.
Watch: Vande Bharat (sleeper) aces 'water glass test' at 180km/h
The sleeper avatar of the Vande Bharat Express train has successfully achieved a peak speed of 180km/h during several trials over the course of three days, the Indian Railways announced on Friday.
'Design not problem...': Minister on Vande Bharat sleeper trains' delay
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has dismissed reports of delay in manufacturing Vande Bharat sleeper trains over design clearance issues.
How clean are train blankets? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw answers
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that train blankets are washed at least once a month.
Parliament Day-2: Congress to protest against Centre's 'neglect' of Wayanad
The second day of the Parliament Winter Session began at 11:00am on Wednesday.
Apple's iPhone production in India crosses $10 billion mark
Apple has hit a major milestone in India, with its iPhone production hitting a freight-on-board (FOB) value of $10 billion between April and October 2024.
'Make in India' initiative reduces electronic imports in FY24: Report
Thanks to the 'Make in India' initiative and growing localization, electronic imports have dropped significantly in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
'Reel minister': Aaditya Thackeray jabs Ashwini Vaishnaw after Bandra stampede
A stampede at Mumbai's Bandra terminus on Sunday morning left nine injured, two of them critically.
Railways to run 7,000 special trains for Chhath Puja, Diwali
The Indian Railways is all set to run 7,000 special trains for the upcoming festival season.
NVIDIA proposes joint AI chip development with India
NVIDIA has pitched a partnership with India to create an artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Central government hikes MSP for 6 rabi crops
The central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
NIA roped in to investigate railway tracks' sabotage incidents: Minister
The Indian Railways has enlisted the assistance of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and state governments to combat attempts to disrupt train operations.
Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election', how'll it work
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the "One Nation, One Election" plan, a key poll promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Union Cabinet approves ISRO's Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to several ambitious projects by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Indian Railways is developing a super app for all services
Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the development of a super app, aimed at consolidating various railway-related services.
Ayushman Bharat free health insurance now covers everyone above 70
The Union Cabinet has approved free health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year for all citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
After Gujarat and Assam, UP to host semiconductor fabrication units
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that Uttar Pradesh will soon be home to semiconductor fabrication facilities.
Indian IT Minister among TIME's 100 most influential in AI
India's Electronics and Information Technology Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Centre approves ₹14,000 crore for 7 major agricultural schemes
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an expenditure of approximately ₹14,000 crore for seven significant agricultural programs.
This is how Vande Bharat's sleeper coach will look like
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach.
Government approves construction of 12 industrial smart cities across India
The Indian government has approved a massive project to construct 12 industrial smart cities across 10 states under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
Centre approves 'Union Pension Scheme' for government employees
The central government has approved the Union Pension Scheme (UPS), a new initiative set to benefit approximately 23 lakh central government employees.
Centre withdraws lateral entry advertisements on PM Modi's directions
The Centre on Tuesday directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its recent advertisements for lateral entry positions.
Draft rules for data protection law to be released soon
The draft rules for India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) are set to be unveiled within a month, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
What is the row over lateral entry in government jobs
A row has erupted between the opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced recruitment to 45 posts through lateral entry.
22 Sabarmati Express coaches derail near Kanpur after hitting boulder
The Sabarmati Express (19168), en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed between the Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning.
'Fail minister...': Opposition attacks Centre after Howrah-Mumbai Mail derails
Opposition parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Trinamool Congress have criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre after a train derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Tuesday morning.
India to launch ₹10,000cr AI mission in 2-3 months: Vaishnaw
'IndiaAI Mission,' the Centre's ₹10,000 crore initiative focused on AI proliferation, will be launched in the next two to three months, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced today.
Leadership change in Maharashtra? BJP leader Piyush Goyal clears air
Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Piyush Goyal, has quashed rumors of a leadership change in the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Bengal accident: Congress seeks Vaishnaw's resignation, asks Centre 7 questions
The Congress on Tuesday called for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, accusing the government of "destroying" the Indian Railways.
'Abandonment of railways by Modi government…': Kharge on Bengal collision
After the collision between Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train in West Bengal, the Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of "criminal abandonment" of the Indian Railways.