Ashwini Vaishnaw: News
₹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.
Indian IT firms ready for AI-led services transition: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's Information Technology (IT) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Indian IT companies are well-positioned to deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-led services.
IT minister apologizes for chaos at AI Summit Day 1
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued an apology after the India AI Impact Summit, one of the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) events, witnessed a chaotic first day on Monday.
Your long-distance train journey should get cleaner now
The Railway Ministry has introduced a new reform to improve cleanliness in long-distance trains.
'Let's do it together': Rahul approaches BJP leaders briefing reporters
In an incident perceived as cheeky by some and inappropriate by others in the Parliament complex, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi approached Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw who were addressing reporters.
Rijiju shares video of opposition women MPs surrounding PM's seat
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has released a video of the February 4 confrontation in the Lok Sabha, calling it "the most degrading behavior" by Congress and opposition MPs.
India trained 67,000 semiconductor engineers in 4 years
India has successfully trained over 67,000 semiconductor engineers in just four years.
Qualcomm India achieves 2nm chip design tape-out: What it means?
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the successful tape-out of its 2nm chip design from its India engineering centers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
AI boom: Why US tech giants are betting on India
India is fast becoming a major hub for American tech giants looking to expand their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Budget 2026: High-powered committee to boosy services sector, AI push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to recommend measures focused on the services sector.
Railway Budget 2026 likely to restore ticket concessions for seniors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Railway Budget 2026 as part of the Union Budget on Sunday.
AI infrastructure investments in India to exceed $150B by 2026
India is set to witness a massive surge in investments for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with the total expected to exceed $150 billion by the end of 2026.
India to manufacture 3nm chips by 2032: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India is gearing up to become a global technology powerhouse, with a particular focus on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
Booking unreserved tickets will only be allowed via RailOne app
The Indian Railways has announced that the UTS Mobile App will be discontinued from March 1, 2026.
India's semiconductor push: 4 plants start chip production in 2026
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that four companies will begin commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India by 2026.
Modi to launch first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Guwahati-Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Class train on the Kolkata-Guwahati route.
Centre approves ₹7,280cr scheme to make rare earth magnets domestically
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to set up a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs).
This is India's first intelligent power chip for AI applications
Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors have launched ARKA GKT-1, India's first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip.
Centre approves ₹7,172cr investment for electronics component manufacturing
The Indian government has approved 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
IFFI 2025 to honor Rajinikanth for 50 years in cinema
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20-28. It'll feature over 240 films from 81 countries, including world premieres and Asian premieres.
Modi government approves 7 electronics manufacturing projects worth ₹5,532cr
The Indian government has approved seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
GST rate cuts benefiting consumers across all categories: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts are reaching consumers across all categories.
India outperformed neighbor in exporting smartphones to US: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India has surpassed its neighbor in exporting smartphones to the US, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.
No mercy for suppliers of low-quality materials, warns Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned suppliers of low-quality materials that they will be blacklisted.
MapMyIndia parent's shares up 10% today: Here we decode why
CE Info Systems, the parent company of location services provider MapMyIndia, witnessed a surge in its shares by as much as 10% today.
IRCTC will let you change travel dates on confirmed tickets
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to introduce a new policy from January 2026, allowing passengers to change the travel date of their confirmed train tickets online without any additional charges.
India attracts proposals worth ₹1.15L crore for electronics manufacturing
India's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has received investment proposals worth over ₹1.15 lakh crore, nearly double the government's target of ₹59,350 crore.
Bihar gets 7 new trains, including 3 Amrit Bharat Express
The Indian Railways has launched seven new trains in Bihar on Monday. The list includes three Amrit Bharat Express trains that link the state with locations across India.
Bullet train's Surat-Bilimora phase opens 2027, Vaishnaw touts 'unique technologies'
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently inspected the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Gujarat's Surat district. He was impressed with the progress, calling it "really good."
Cabinet approves ₹1,866cr Diwali bonus for 10.9 lakh railway employees
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,866 crore as a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for over 10.9 lakh railway employees.
Why IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw prefers Zoho over Google, Microsoft
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology in India, has endorsed Zoho, an Indian software suite boasting over 55 applications.
500km in 2hrs! Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train operations start December 2027
The first phase of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project will start operations between Surat and Bilimora in December 2027.
PM Modi arrives in Manipur, launches ₹8,500 crore projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Manipur on Saturday, his first visit since the 2023 ethnic violence that claimed over 200 lives.
PM Modi inaugurates ₹9,000cr projects in Mizoram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Aizawl, Mizoram.
You can't use TikTok in India anytime soon
India's Information Technology (IT) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that there are no plans to lift the ban on popular short video app TikTok.
India's electronics manufacturing sector grows sixfold to ₹11.5L crore
India's electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed massive growth, expanding sixfold in the last 11 years to become a ₹11.5 lakh crore industry.
India's GDP grew 7.8% despite 'economic selfishness': Modi targets Trump
In an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of the fiscal year despite "challenges arising from economic selfishness."
Meet Vikram, India's 1st indigenous 32-bit microprocessor made by ISRO
India has unveiled its first-ever indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, dubbed Vikram.