Ashwini Vaishnaw
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41 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from 12 states | Check full list here
India | Feb 21, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTSonia Gandhi of the Congress and BJP President JP Nadda have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan and Gujarat respectively.
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Rajya Sabha polls: BJP releases another list, renominates Vaishnaw from Odisha, L Murugan from MP
India | Feb 14, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is likely to get elected with the support of the state's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
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Entrepreneur pitches business idea to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 'tissue paper' | Here's what happened next
India | Feb 08, 2024, 11:40 PM ISTKolkata news: Railways has asked Akshay Satnaliwala to submit a proposal for a station-to-station rate facility with a commitment to traffic movement. The entrepreneur expressed his gratitude to the minister and the Eastern Railway for responding to his appeal.
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How many Vande Bharat Express trains are operational in India? Check govt's response
India | Feb 07, 2024, 07:41 PM ISTICF introduced the first semi-high-speed train, commonly known as the Vande Bharat Express, during the year 2018-19. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi.
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VIDEO: Ashwini Vaishnaw shares scenic beauty of Baramulla-Banihal train running amid heavy snowfall
Trending | Feb 01, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTJammu Kashmir snowfall: Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway faces challenges as it remains closed due to road damage, shooting stones, and slush caused by relentless snowfall, as reported by the Senior Superintendent of Police National Highway.
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In a first, bullet train to be equipped with 28 seismometers for early earthquake detection in India
India | Jan 29, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTThe National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) has announced the installation of twenty-eight seismometers along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad 'bullet train' corridor. The development comes as part of the 'Early Earthquake Detection System,' incorporating cutting-edge Japanese Shinkansen technology.
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Video: TTE slaps passenger repeatedly onboard Lucknow-bound train, Rail Minister Vaishnaw reacts
Trending | Jan 18, 2024, 06:45 PM ISTA video has gone viral on social media showing a TTE is brutally slapping a passenger onboard a Lucknow-bound train. Union Railways Minister has reacted to the incident and said there is Zero tolerance towards misconduct.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares First Look Of Amrit Bharat Express | PM Modi To Flag Off The Train Soon
News | Dec 28, 2023, 10:44 AM ISTRailways Minister S Jaishankar revealed the first look of Amrit Bharat Trains. The train is equipped with first class facilities and features a push and pull technology that will help reduce train timings effectively.
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Amrit Bharat Express to launch with Push-Pull technology and other exciting features | DETAILS
Explainers | Dec 27, 2023, 08:37 PM ISTAmrit Bharat Express comes with the new push-pull technology, which works on both the engines- front and rear. Although the front engine pulls the train, the rear engine will simultaneously push the train, leading to improved acceleration.
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PM Modi to flag off 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains on December 30: Check routes and other details
India | Dec 26, 2023, 06:00 AM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the newly built push-pull rake at New Delhi Railway Station. The Amrit Bharat Express is a non-AC Sleeper Cum Unreserved Class service that is designed to cost less and serve longer distances.
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Yearender 2023: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year
India | Dec 21, 2023, 03:33 PM ISTAs 2023 concludes, Indian Railways celebrates a year of notable achievements. Setting a historic record, it achieved the highest-ever freight loading of 1512 MT, demonstrating a significant increase.
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Telecom Bill 2023: India's move to replace 138-year-old law | 7 key things to know
Technology | Dec 20, 2023, 07:46 AM ISTCentre is updating telecom regulations with the Telecom Bill 2023, strengthening government powers, reducing penalties for telecom companies, and allowing free spectrum for satellite broadband. Here's everything you need to know.
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More than 1,700 loco pilots failed breathalyser tests in 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha
India | Dec 15, 2023, 10:49 PM ISTThe railways routinely carries out breathalyser tests as a safety measure to prevent consumption of alcohol during duty hours. The loco pilots, who have failed the test are not allowed to run the train and suitable disciplinary actions are taken as per laid down policies.
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Watch | India's first bullet train terminal at Sabarmati multimodal transport hub in Ahmedabad
India | Dec 07, 2023, 09:01 PM ISTIndia's first bullet train project is being built by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) between Mumbai-Ahmedabad. The first section under this project is expected to get ready by 2026.
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Rajasthan: Ashwini Vaishnaw is a new entrant in CM race as BJP springs surprise, say sources
Rajasthan | Dec 07, 2023, 12:31 PM ISTFollowing the clear mandate in favour of the BJP in Rajasthan, the race for the Chief Minister's position has gained momentum. It is believed that the BJP might choose OBC representation for the CM role in Rajasthan and Ashwini Vaishnaw is speculated to be a prominent face in this regard.
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Rajya Sabha passes 'Post Office Bill 2023' to amend 125-year-old Act: Know all about it
India | Dec 04, 2023, 08:37 PM ISTMinister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan said provisions have been made for reasons of national security and there were similar provisions in the previous version of the Post Office Bill too.
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election Result: How Ashwini Vaishnav turned the tables for BJP
Madhya Pradesh | Dec 03, 2023, 01:21 PM ISTAs the BJP is about to secure Madhya Pradesh, the main talk of the town today is the kingmaker - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, who ensured victory for the party.
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India's first bullet train section to be ready by August 2026: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Nov 29, 2023, 08:17 PM ISTAccording to the NHSRCL, apart from the viaduct work, 250 kilometres of pier work has also been completed for the project, while installation of noise barriers has begun along the constructed viaduct.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project achieves milestone, Ashwini Vaishnaw shares VIDEO
India | Nov 24, 2023, 01:37 PM ISTThe foundation stone of the Bullet Train project was laid in Ahmedabad in September 2017. The train is expected to cover the distance of over 500 kilometers in about two hours.
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Deepfake videos case: "Issued notices to meet all social media platforms," says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Nov 19, 2023, 07:38 AM ISTDeepfake videos case: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told media that the government had recently issued notices to companies on the deepfake issue, and while the platforms have responded, companies will have to be "more aggressive" in taking action on such content.