Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Union Cabinet approves hike in sugarcane FRP by Rs 15 to Rs 355 per quintal
Business | Apr 30, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTFair and remunerative price (FRP) is the benchmark price below which no sugar factory can purchase sugarcane from farmers.
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Modi govt to conduct 'caste census' in India, cabinet to include caste enumeration in exercise
India | May 01, 2025, 12:03 AM ISTCaste census in India: Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has decided to include 'caste enumeration' in the forthcoming census exercise. The census exercise was to commence in April 2020, but got delayed due to the Covid pandemic.
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Good news for Mumbai commuters: Smart cards for metro, local trains, buses to be launched soon
Maharashtra | Apr 11, 2025, 11:08 PM ISTMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the state government’s plans to launch the ‘Mumbai One’ smart card to streamline public transportation in the city.
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'Kavach 5.0' will be ready for metro, suburban trains by December 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw | Video
India | Apr 11, 2025, 09:57 PM ISTTo expand Kavach’s implementation, Indian Railways is conducting trials with additional Original Equipment Manufacturers to increase capacity.
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New Aadhaar app launched with Face ID: No need for physical copies or photocopies anymore
Technology | Apr 08, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTThis new Aadhaar app marks another step in India’s ongoing journey toward a smarter, secure, and digitally empowered future.
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India breaks record with Rs 2 Lakh crore smartphone exports in FY25: Apple leads the way
Technology | Apr 08, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTReports suggest that Apple may ramp up iPhone exports from India to the U.S. in a strategic move to sidestep high tariffs on Chinese imports. This shift, if implemented, could further increase India’s role as a global manufacturing and export hub for premium smartphones.
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Are Indian Railways fares less than Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh? Check what Ashwini Vaishnaw say
India | Mar 18, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTReplying to the debate on the Demands for Grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways for 2025-26, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Indian Railways has emerged from difficulties of the Covid pandemic to meet its own expenses.
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MK Stalin Govt Replaces Rupee Symbol With Tamil Letter For 'RU' In State Budget | Speed News
Originals | Mar 13, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTMK Stalin government replaced official rupee symbol with Tamil letter for 'RU' in the state budget. Ashwini Vaishnav welcomed Starlink to India after US Telecom Giant Partnered with Jio, Airtel. Moreover, ISRO successfully conducted de-docking of Spadex satellites.
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Railways makes display of food menu with rates must on trains, passengers to receive SMS alert
Business | Mar 13, 2025, 09:11 AM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the rate list is displayed in pantry cars and to make the passengers aware of menu and tariff of catering services over Indian Railways, SMS to passengers with link to menu and tariff has been started.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel
India | Mar 12, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTAshwini Vaishnaw's post on X, welcoming Starlink, comes after Elon Musk owned telecom company signed partnership deals with two biggest telecom players in India - Jio and Airtel.
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Railway connectivity to Kargil: Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals survey report for Bilaspur-Mandi-Leh line
India | Mar 12, 2025, 08:27 PM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday revealed the survey report of project to connect Kargil by train. He said that the project would cost around 1.31 lakh crore.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Manoj Jha Engage In Verbal Spat Over New Delhi Railway Station Stampede
News | Mar 11, 2025, 10:58 AM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and RJD MP Manoj Jha clashed verbally after Jha referenced the tragic New Delhi Railway Station stampede during Mahakumbh.
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Railways announces reforms ahead of Holi: From war rooms to CCTV cameras and ticket restrictions
India | Mar 07, 2025, 08:41 PM ISTAccording to the Railway Ministry’s statement, pilot projects with the new amenities have started at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Patna stations.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils IndiaAI compute portal, AIKosha dataset platform, other AI initiatives
Technology | Mar 06, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTThese initiatives were launched during the event hosted to celebrate the anniversary of the IndiaAI Mission. The new initiative will provide access to GPUs, datasets, and will help in AI innovations.
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Modi Cabinet approves two ropeway projects of Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib worth over Rs 6,800 crore
India | Mar 05, 2025, 03:44 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Viashnaw briefed the media about the decisions taken by the Modi government during the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. The Cabinet approved two ropway projects — Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib — as part of the Parvatmala Pariyojana.
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Union flags favouritism in Railways promotion, writes letter to Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Mar 04, 2025, 06:40 PM ISTThe IRSTMU believes that the employees who suffer mental and physical pain due to such postings fail to give their 100 per cent to the organisation and often work half-heartedly.
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When will railways start exporting high-speed engines from Dahod unit? Ashwini Vaishnaw replies
Gujarat | Mar 02, 2025, 12:31 PM ISTThe foundation stone of the unit at Dahod was laid in April 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore.
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Government will support media in transition to digital landscape: Ashwini Vaishnaw at DNPA Conclave
India | Feb 27, 2025, 05:45 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 on February 27. He highlighted how such conferences not only can help the government frame better policies but also ensure a smooth transition to digital media.
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Mahakumbh 2025: How many trains Railways operated during Kumbh Mela? Ashwini Vaishnaw replies
India | Feb 27, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTThe Maha Kumbh, billed to be the world’s largest gathering, ended on February 26 as it began 45 days ago – with lakhs of devotees surging towards the waters of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, for a dip on the auspicious day of Shivratri.
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India's first hyperloop test track ready: You will soon travel from Delhi to Jaipur in 30 minutes
India | Feb 25, 2025, 04:07 PM ISTSharing details on X (formerly Twitter), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, "Government-academia collaboration is driving innovation in futuristic transportation." This 422-metre-long track will soon revolutionise high-speed travel in the country.