Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Railways announces over 12,000 special train services for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja
Business | Aug 20, 2025, 11:36 PM 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 | Aug 12, 2025, 11:50 PM 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 | Aug 08, 2025, 11:55 PM 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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Upcoming Vande Bharat Express trains in 2025: First sleeper version, new routes and other details
India | Aug 08, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTIndia's semi-high-speed train, the Vande Bharat Express train, will see another boost this year with the launch of its first-ever sleeper version and the addition of new routes. Read on to know all about the upcoming Vande Bharat Express trains in 2025.
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Is Garib Rath Express train being renamed? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responds
India | Aug 07, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTGarib Rath Express trains, operated by the Indian Railways, is the cheapest train in India. This train has fully air-conditioned coaches and offers a comfortable travel experience on a budget, connecting several cities across states.
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Railway passengers can now avail travel insurance while buying e-tickets: Here’s how much to pay
Business | Aug 06, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTThe Railway Minister further added that the Optional Travel Insurance Scheme is an effective and passenger-friendly scheme as it offers insurance coverage at a low premium of Rs 0.45/-, making it affordable and accessible for all passengers who book e-ticket.
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Bullet train to cover Mumbai-Ahmedabad in just 2 hours, to run at speed of 320 km per hr | Details
India | Aug 04, 2025, 01:26 PM ISTIndia's first bullet train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route is set to begin operations soon, marking a significant milestone in the country's transport infrastructure.
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Hydrogen-Powered Train: India's first hydrogen-powered coach successfully tested in Chennai | Video
Business | Jul 25, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTHydrogen-Powered Train: Stating that India is developing a 1,200 HP Hydrogen train, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen-powered train technology.
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When will the bullet train corridor from Mumbai to Sabarmati be fully ready? Vaishnaw answers
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:01 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is expected to be completed by December 2029, with the Gujarat section (Vapi to Sabarmati) likely to be ready by December 2027.
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PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana gets Cabinet nod, expected to benefit 1.7 crore farmers
Business | Jul 16, 2025, 04:37 PM ISTPM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for a six-year period. The programme will cover 100 districts with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore.
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1,000 new trains to be launched by Indian Railways soon, passenger experience will be enhanced
Business | Jul 10, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the changes in the Indian Railways are part of a long-term vision to make the Railways a major global player in rail exports and a backbone for cost-efficient logistics in the country.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's father passes away at AIIMS Jodhpur
India | Jul 08, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTHe was critically ill for the last few days and was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Jodhpur. Daulal Vaishnaw was a seasoned lawyer and income tax consultant who practised in Jodhpur for many years.
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Union Railway Minister unveils new trains, rail projects and Tech Parks ahead of Bihar elections
Bihar | Jul 07, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTUnion Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced new train services, major railway projects, and tech parks to boost Bihar’s connectivity and infrastructure ahead of the 2025 elections.
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New national highway to come up in Tamil Nadu as Union Cabinet gives nod: Check project cost
Chennai | Jul 01, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTThe Know will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a capital cost of Rs 1,853 crore, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing on the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting.
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Union Cabinet unveils Rs 3 lakh crore push for employment, innovation, sports and infrastructure
India | Jul 01, 2025, 03:56 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet has approved key schemes worth over Rs 3 lakh crore to boost employment, innovation, sports development, and infrastructure across India.
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Indian Railways to overhaul ticketing system, chart preparation process for passengers
India | Jun 29, 2025, 10:30 PM ISTThese reforms underscore Indian Railways’ commitment to modernising its infrastructure and enhancing passenger services. The focus is on building smarter, quicker, more transparent, and inclusive systems to deliver a seamless and reliable travel experience for millions of commuters.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches new Gwalior-Bengaluru Express train: Check full schedule
Business | Jun 26, 2025, 09:46 PM ISTThe train would depart from Guwalior at 3 pm every Friday and reach Bengaluru at 7.35 am on Sunday. On the way back, it would depart from Bengaluru at 3.50 pm every Sunday and reach Gwalior at 10.25 am on Tuesday.
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Centre approves Rs 9,677 cr for Pune Metro, Jharia coalfield fire and Potato Research Centre in Agra
India | Jun 25, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTBeyond commemorating this historical milestone, the Cabinet also cleared several impactful development initiatives. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced three significant decisions taken during the session. Scroll down to read in detail.
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Railway Minister suspends four officials over dirty coaches provided to BSF troops, orders pobe
India | Jun 11, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTThe action came a day after the Northeast Frontier Railway Zone dismissed the allegations in a post on X, where social media users criticised the railways over the condition of the coaches while reacting to videos of the train that surfaced online.
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Amul celebrates world's highest railway, Chenab Bridge, with new ad 'dream railzed'
Trending | Jun 09, 2025, 09:25 AM ISTAmul released a print advertisement for the inauguration of the Chenab Bridge, which is the world's highest railway arch bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared it on X. Check out the post here.