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209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Railways poised to cross record 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in 2024-25: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways is set to achieve 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in FY 2024-25, making it the third largest freight handling railway system in the world, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Railway accidents declined to 81 in 2024-25 from 400 earlier: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: There has been a marked improvement in safety in the operations of Indian Railways, with the number of train accidents declining significantly to 81 in financial year 2024-25 from 400 earlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
CBI must use technology to solve new-age crimes: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 1: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, on Tuesday stressed the need for a robust techno-legal framework to address emerging new-age crimes.
Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights 'four pillars' of India's growth at 62nd foundation day of CBI
New De: lhi [India], April 1, 2025: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted India's growth strategy, noting that there are "four pillars" supporting it.
WAVES 2025 set to magnify India's creative strength: Centre
New Delhi, March 30: The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, scheduled to take place in Mumbai from May 1-4, is set to highlight India's growing creative talent in the cosplay and entertainment industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Sunday.
First look of G V Prakash-starrer 'Blackmail' released
Chennai, Mar 29: Actor Mohan Ravi on Saturday released the first look of director Mu Muran’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Blackmail’, featuring actor, music director and producer G V Prakash in the lead.
Freight sales up Rs 54,805 crore in 4 years; passenger revenue rises by Rs 20,024 crore
New Delhi, March 29: The freight revenue by Indian Railways has risen by Rs 54,805 crore in four years -- from Rs 1.13 lakh crore in 2019-20 to Rs 1.68 lakh crore in 2023-24, the government said on Saturday.
Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Sunil Narine to become fifth-highest wicket-taker in IPL
New Delhi March 29: Ravichandran Ashwin, the former Indian spinner, has surpassed Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Electronics manufacturing in India has grown 5 times in 10 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 28: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the media after Cabinet meeting, highlighted the transformation India's electronics sector has undergone over the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
IPL 2025: Dhoni should have batted ahead of Ashwin, says Watson
New Delhi, March 29: Former Australia opener Shane Watson feels that MS Dhoni should have batted ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin in Chennai Super Kings' 197 chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk on Friday
IPL 2025: Will Virat's slog-sweep work against CSK's spin duo of Noor-Ashwin?
Chennai, March 28: When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, it will be a contest between two of the Indian cricket's greatest: RCB's Virat Kohli and CSK's 'Thala' MS Dhoni.
Union Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with funding of Rs 22,919 crore
New Delhi, March 28: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs.22,919 crore to make India "atmanirbhar" in the electronics supply chain.
Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Annamalai meets Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announces new train service
New Delhi, March 28: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief K Annamalai met Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology and Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday in his office and attended a joint review meeting, where a new train service was announced.
IPL 2025: It's going to be a huge challenge for RCB, feels Watson ahead of CSK clash
New Delhi, March 27: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson feels that facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk will be a huge challenge for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
India will soon roll out first indigenous chip as semiconductor units take shape: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 27: India will soon introduce its first indigenous semiconductor chip, as five semiconductor units are currently under construction in the country, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Thursday.
PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge
New Delhi, March 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pray at Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the occasion of Ram Navmi.
They've got their old friend back, Ravichandran Ashwin: Matthew Hayden on Ashwin ahead of CSK vs MI clash
New Delhi March 23: Former Australian player Matthew Hayden has said that the most awaited match of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings is one of the best in the competition.
Three spinners will be a match-winning combination for CSK: Kedar Jadhav ahead of CSK-MI clash in IPL 2025
New Delhi, March 23: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav hailed the three experienced spinners of the five-time champions, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad.
IPL 2025: 'Every time people question Dhoni, he proves them wrong', says Gavaskar
Kolkata, March 23: As the Chennai Super Kings set to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a clash of the five-time champions, all eyes will be on MS Dhoni, who continues to be a key figure in the league. Addressing the speculation over ex-skipper's participation in the season, India legend Sunil Gavaskar said that whenever people questioned the CSK stalwart, he silenced those critics with his skills.
IPL 2025: CSK start favourites against Bumrah-less Mumbai Indians in El Clasico
Chennai, March 22: The El Clasico of Indian Premier League (IPL) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will return as the two most successful franchises lock horns in their opening match of the 2025 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
Union Government approves infusion of Rs 11,400 crore for revival of RINL plant
New Delhi, March 22: The Government of India has approved infusion of Rs 11,440 crore as Equity/ Preferential capital in RINL, to sustain the operations of RINL and to keep it as a going concern, a press release from Ministry of Steel said.
70 per cent coaches running on Indian Railways General and non-AC category: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 21: Indian Railways is currently utilising 79,000 coaches for running train services for passengers of which 56,000 coaches, comprising 70 per cent of the total, are General and non-AC Sleeper category, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Friday.
Centre democratizing chip designing in the country, boosting indigenization
New Delhi, March 20: Understanding chip design as a strategic necessity, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with its series of graded and proactive steps, is in the process of systematic overhauling the semiconductor design approach at 300+ organizations across the country (including 250 academic institutions and 65 start-up companies).
Aim is to develop India into a product nation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 20: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the focus of the government is to develop India into a product nation.
India is striving towards becoming a Product Nation from a Service Nation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 20: On the occasion of World Happiness Day, the Government of India reaffirmed its commitment to empowering citizens through secure and innovative digital solutions. The focus of India's IT sector, which generates over USD 282 billion in revenue, is shifting towards creating indigenous hardware and software products, the Ministry of Electronics & IT said in a release on Thursday.
India to get its own safe and secure web browser, Zoho wins bid
New Delhi, March 20: India is all set to welcome its own web browser, taking another big step toward building an indigenous internet ecosystem, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT on Thursday.
Centre issues 1,298 blocking orders related to online betting, gaming
New Delhi, March 20: In a bid to curb the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction, the government has issued 1,298 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites (including mobile applications) between the year 2022-24.
Railways has strengthened crowd management, infra to enhance passenger safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 19: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that each railway station has unique operational challenges due to varying passenger movement patterns during the festivals.
'Kavach 4.0' to equip 10,000 locomotives in the next phase: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 19: India's cutting-edge automatic train protection system called 'Kavach 4.0' is on track to equip 10,000 locomotives in the next phase (the project has been finalised) and 69 loco sheds have been prepared for equipping with the system, the government informed on Wednesday.
Indian Railways has special provision of lower berths for senior citizens, women & Specially-abled: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 19: Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, while replying to the question in Lok Sabha, highlighted the Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to provide lower berth accommodations to Senior Citizens, Women, and Specially-abled people, said a press statement.
Total trains in operation exceed pre-Covid levels with over 90 pc punctuality: Centre
New Delhi, March 19: The total number of trains in operation has now exceeded pre-Covid levels, reflecting the Indian Railways' commitment to reliability and improved service delivery, the government has informed.
India's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide, says Bill Gates
By Anamika Tiwari, New Delhi, March 19: Microsoft's former CEO Bill Gates on Wednesday hailed India's achievements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), adding that the country's leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide.
LS Secretariat, MEITY sign MoU to launch 'Sansad Bhashini' for AI-powered multilingual parliamentary ops
New Delhi, March 18: An MoU was signed between Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) for the development of Sansad AI solution in the presence of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister for MEITY, Ashwini Vaishnaw, a release said.
My first initiation of bowling with new ball...: Ashwin recalls Dhoni's mastermind tactic in IPL 2010
Chennai, March 18: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his gratitude to former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for bringing him back to the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winning franchise again and talked about how well the Captain Cool utilised him with new ball during his early days in the cash-rich league.
Lok Sabha to discuss on demands for grants under Railway Ministry, Jal Shakti; Opposition submits adjournment notice
New Delhi, March 18: The Lok Sabha is set to discuss and vote on the demands for grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways and the Jal Shakti Ministry, an official list released by Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh read on Tuesday.
India exporting metro coaches, railway bogies to Australia, Europe: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 18: India-made Metro coaches are being exported to Australia, while bogies are being sent to the UK, France, Australia and Saudi Arabia, reflecting the expanding footprint of the country's railways at the global level, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Indian Railways providing 47 pc travel subsidy to passengers: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 18: Indian Railways is providing more subsidy to passengers as the cost of travel per km by train is Rs 1.38 but passengers are charged only 73 paise — meaning 47 per cent subsidy, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed.
India's trade deficit dips to 3-year low of $14.05 billion in February
New Delhi, March 17: India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to an over 3-year low at $14.05 billion in February from $22.99 billion in January as exports held steady during the month while imports declined, according to the latest data compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
India's smartphone exports surge 54 pc to surpass Rs 1.75 lakh crore in April-Feb
New Delhi, March 17: India’s smartphone exports crossed a staggering Rs 1.75 lakh crore ($21 billion) in 11 months of FY2024-25 (April-February) which constitutes a 54 per cent jump over the corresponding figure for the same period of FY2023-24, according to latest industry data.