Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Vande Bharat sleeper train: Minor issues during testing delay launch, here's all you need to know
Business | November 20, 2025 17:56 ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav emphasised that while the changes were small, they are being undertaken with utmost seriousness.
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Vande Bharat sleeper train crosses 180 km/h during trial run | Watch
India | November 06, 2025 20:51 ISTThe Railway Ministry has raised concerns about the finishing and interior quality of India’s first 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, even as it approved the train for regular service.
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PM Modi to launch four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi on November 8
India | November 06, 2025 17:37 ISTThese trains are expected to significantly cut travel times, improve regional connectivity, promote tourism and boost economic activity.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects arrangements at New Delhi Station ahead of Chhath Puja rush | Video
India | October 21, 2025 18:51 ISTIndian Railways is operating at full strength to ensure passengers' smooth and comfortable travel during the festive rush.
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Good news for train passengers: Indian Railways to provide blanket covers on this route - Details
Business | October 16, 2025 15:37 ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that blanket covers will be provided to all AC class passengers of the Jaipur-Asarwa Express.
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Vande Bharat train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru approved: Check launch date, other details
India | October 08, 2025 20:32 ISTThe Central Government has sanctioned a new Vande Bharat train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru via Thrissur and Palakkad. The service will provide relief to Keralites, especially during festive seasons and marks the third Vande Bharat train for Kerala.
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Good news for passengers: Indian Railways to allow changing travel dates for booked tickets
India | October 07, 2025 23:49 ISTStarting January 2026, Indian Railways passengers will be able to change the travel date of confirmed tickets online without cancellation charges. Seat availability will determine confirmation and fare differences will apply if the new ticket is costlier.
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Union Cabinet approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas; wheat MSP raised by Rs 160 per quintal
India | October 01, 2025 16:09 ISTThe Cabinet also approved the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the 'Vande Mataram' song. Furthermore, a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) has been approved, effective from July 1.
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Surat bullet train station nearing completion, promises world-class passenger amenities | Details
Business | September 27, 2025 14:17 ISTSurat bullet train station: Rolling stock depots at Surat and Ahmedabad are actively under construction as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor project.
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Saharanpur to Lucknow Vande Bharat: Uttar Pradesh gets one more Vande Bharat Train - Details
Business | September 23, 2025 18:14 ISTThe Vande Bharat Express train is expected to significantly enhance passengers’ convenience by offering modern facilities and reducing travel time considerably.
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Vande Bharat sleeper services to be launched after October 15; check expected route
India | September 23, 2025 17:12 ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and State Minister Ravneet Bittu announced the construction of a new railway line between Rajpura and Mohali in Punjab. Additionally, they revealed a proposal to run a new Vande Bharat Express train on the Firozpur Cantt-Bathinda-Patiala-Delhi route.
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Punjab to get new Vande Bharat on Firozpur-Delhi route, Rajpura-Mohali rail line also announced
India | September 23, 2025 14:04 ISTUnion Railway Ministry announced a new Rajpura-Mohali railway line and proposed a Vande Bharat Express connecting Firozpur Cantt, Bathinda, Patiala, and Delhi.
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets gaming firms to discuss eSports and player safety
Technology | September 02, 2025 10:56 ISTUnion IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently held discussions with online gaming companies to address player protection, eSports promotion, and safe transitions under India’s new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
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Online Gaming Bill 2025 becomes law after Presidential assent, aims to promote e-sports
India | August 22, 2025 23:52 ISTUnion Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who introduced the legislation, called it a “balanced framework” that aims to promote e-sports and online social games while firmly restricting harmful money-driven gaming activities.
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OPINION | Online games: Why ban was necessary?
India | August 22, 2025 17:04 ISTAccording to a FICCI report, revenue from online gaming to the government could have reached Rs 78,500 crore by 2029, had this trend continued. The valuation of fantasy cricket company Dream11 has reached Rs 70,000 crore.
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45 cr Indians affected, Rs 20,000 cr lost in 'online gaming': Ashwini Vaishnaw to India TV | Video
India | August 21, 2025 21:11 ISTVaishnaw stressed that the government intends to impose strict controls on online money gaming, calling it an escalating threat to society. He pointed out that legislators from across the country have repeatedly voiced their concerns, as such platforms have fueled addiction.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Reacts To Making India a Game-Making Hub Through Online Gaming Bill 2025
News | August 21, 2025 10:39 ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Online Gaming Bill 2025 promotes positive gaming, reduces harmful impact, and aims to make India a game-making hub through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies.
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Railways announces over 12,000 special train services for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja
Business | August 20, 2025 23:36 ISTBihar special trains: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a Buddha Circuit Train will soon run from Vaishali, connecting heritage sites like Nalanda, Rajgir, Gaya, Hajipur and Patliputra, aimed at boosting Buddhist tourism.
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India set to launch first hydrogen-powered train: A giant leap toward green mobility | Video
Business | August 12, 2025 23:50 ISTWhile the initial operating cost of hydrogen-powered trains is relatively high, it tends to decrease over time as more trains are deployed and the technology scales.
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Modi Cabinet approves Rs 30,000 crore LPG subsidy to oil marketing companies
Business | August 08, 2025 23:55 ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the government has approved a subsidy of Rs 30,000 cr to keep LPG affordable for the middle class. He noted that in the current global geopolitical scenario, gas prices remain volatile, and this subsidy aims to cushion consumers from such fluctuations.
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