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Production of Apple iPhones in India surges 60 pc to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 19: Apple India has recorded a 60 per cent jump in iPhone production from its Indian supply chain with a turnover close to Rs 1.89 lakh crore during the financial year ended March 31, 2025, according to industry data.
WAVES 2025: One global stage for boundless creativity, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 12: Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday called upon all creators to join the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4 which will be the world's largest event in the creative entertainment sector.
India working on at least 25 chipsets with indigenous IP
New Delhi, April 12: India, which is shifting its stance towards export-led growth in electronics, is currently working on at least 25 chipsets with indigenous intellectual property (IP).
Cabinet greenlight to Rs 4,819 crore Gondia-Balharshah railway line doubling project in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 11: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the doubling of the Gondia-Balharshah railway line in Maharashtra, which is 240 kilometres long and will cost Rs 4,819 crore.
Maharashtra to launch circuit train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit high-speed train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites in the state will be launched.
1 lakh 73 thousand crore worth of rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra till now: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mumbai, April 11: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 1 lakh 73 thousand crore worth of railway projects connected with Maharashtra until now, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw said during a press conference in Mumbai on Friday.
CPI-M MP John Brittas says Data Protection Act 'infringes' on RTI Act
New Delhi, April 11: CPI-M MP John Brittas claimed that the Digital Data Protection Act "infringes" on the Right to Information Act, while Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that the Act had "devastated" another Parliamentary Act, the Right to Information Act.
Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes Jairam Ramesh's claim, says Data Protection Act in harmony with RTI Act
New Delhi, April 10: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is in harmony with principles of transparency in public life as enacted in the Right to Information (RTI) Act, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a letter addressed to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh.
IT Minister Vaishnaw cites apex court judgment to refute Jairam Ramesh's argument on DPDP Act
New Delhi, April 10: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, in his reply to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, highlighted that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is in harmony with privacy principles as enshrined in the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Puttaswamy case and the principles of transparency in public life as enacted in the Right to Information Act (RTI) Act.
Component PLI to further boost electronics exports, generate jobs
New Delhi, April 9: As smartphone exports surpassed Rs 2 lakh crore in FY25, with iPhones alone accounting for approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore, the IT Ministry has notified the Rs 22,919 crore Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant step towards strengthening India's position as a global hub for electronics manufacturing.
Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making UPI payment: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on new Aadhar aap
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the new Aadhaar app, designed to make Aadhaar verification as simple as making a UPI payment.
Electronic exports have increased more than 6 times in last 10 years: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressing a press conference in the national capital on Sunday said that electronic exports have increased more than six times in the last ten years.
AI is the new industrial revolution, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at 3rd Aadhaar Samvaad in Delhi
New Delhi, April 8: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) concluded a day-long stakeholders' meeting with ecosystem partners, including central government departments and states, to deliberate and share ideas to further enhance service delivery by using Aadhaar.
India's mobile phone exports surpass Rs 2 lakh crore: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 8: India's smartphone exports have reached a historic milestone, crossing Rs 2 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year 2024-25, announced Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, during a press conference here on Tuesday.
Govt launches new Aadhaar app: No need to carry photocopies anymore
New Delhi, April 8: In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally -- eliminating the need to carry physical cards or submit photocopies.
PLI push: India's smartphone exports cross Rs 2 lakh crore for 1st time in FY25
New Delhi, April 8: India's smartphone exports touched a new milestone in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), as it crossed Rs 2 lakh crore for the first time, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday.
Evaluation of AI large language models in final stage: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 7: The evaluation of AI large language model (LLM) applications is in its final stage, said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday. The minister said the government will be in a position to award the first few LLM model teams, which will subsequently start receiving funding under the artificial intelligence (AI) Mission.
Huge gift to Chhattisgarh: Minister Tokhan Sahu thanks PM Modi for 615 km railway line
New Delhi, April 7: Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Centre approved a major railway infrastructure project for Chhattisgarh.
Pambam Bridge an engineering marvel: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ramanathapuram, April 6: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted that India's first vertical lift sea bridge, the Pambam Bridge is an engineering marvel.
Pamban Bridge is one of the most significant bridges in railway history: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Chennai, April 5: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday called the Pamban Bridge one of the most significant bridges in the history of the Indian railways.
CCEA approves 2 Railways projects in Odisha, CM Majhi thanks PM Modi
Bhubaneswar, April 5: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of two major railway projects in the state by the Union government's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
Union Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh for Rs 18,658 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major railway projects covering three states, with a total cost of Rs 18,658 crore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.