Ashwini Vaishnaw
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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.
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Railways to achieve 100 per cent electrification in 2026, aims for net zero by 2030: Vaishnaw
India | Feb 24, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTIn a virtual address at the MP Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 after the signing of a power purchase agreement with the state, Railways Minister Vaishnaw said the government has set a target of making railways net zero by 2030.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw visits New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management | WATCH
India | Feb 23, 2025, 10:07 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management a week after a stampede had broken out between 8 to 9 pm, killing 18 passengers and injuring many.
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Vande Bharat Express should be launched between Agartala, Guwahati: Tripura CM urges Vaishnaw
Tripura | Feb 20, 2025, 04:21 PM ISTTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who recently met Vaishnaw in New Delhi, also discussed various development projects related to the railways in the northeastern state.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw dismisses conspiracy behind New Delhi Station stampede: Here's what he said
Delhi | Feb 17, 2025, 10:56 PM ISTHe also justified the cash compensation given to the victims' families, stating that it is a common practice during crises to provide immediate financial support. The investigation into the incident is still underway, and authorities have promised that appropriate measures will be implemented.
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New Delhi station chaos: Ashwini Vaishnaw says situation under control, special trains being run
Delhi | Feb 16, 2025, 12:35 AM ISTUnion Railway minister will soon reach the NDLS railway station. He reacted to the incident and said the situation is under control.
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India's semiconductor dream gets boost as top firm to invest Rs 10,000 crore, says Vaishnaw
Business | Feb 12, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTIndia is aspiring to become a significant global contributor to semiconductor supply chains. As part of this, the government has spearheaded the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) which has approved five projects with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore.
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Why are online train tickets more expensive than counter tickets? Railway Minister responds
Business | Feb 10, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTIndian Railways is one of the largest and most extensive railway networks in the world. Operated by the Ministry of Railways, it plays a crucial role in the country's economy, connectivity, and transportation infrastructure.
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Bihar: This city is set to get a two-storey railway station, Rs 54 cr allotted under Budget 2025
Bihar | Feb 09, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTBihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal said that the current railway station will be demolished and a new two-storey railway station will be built in the region which will have the theme of Bettiah city.
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Mumbai to get new local trains with upgraded features, 300 km of new tracks will be laid in city
Maharashtra | Feb 04, 2025, 06:37 PM ISTMumbai local train: Ashwini Vaishnaw said a detailed plan for new-design trains for the Mumbai suburban network would be announced soon and the trains are expected to feature better acceleration, improved ventilation systems with increased oxygen content.
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Budget 2025: Railways get Rs 2.52 lakh cr, manufacturing of 200 Vande Bharat trains approved
India | Feb 01, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Budget 2025-26 maintained the government's continuous push to improve Indian Railways.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ashwini Vaishnaw calls Union Budget 2025 'for labour and farmers'
India | Feb 01, 2025, 07:23 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the Union Budget 2025, emphasising its focus on labourers and farmers. With provisions for employment generation, agricultural growth, and rural empowerment, the budget is a step towards a Viksit Bharat.
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Government prepares to challenge DeepSeek, ChatGPT with new Indian AI model
Technology | Jan 31, 2025, 02:36 PM ISTIndia is making significant progress in the AI race. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced that an indigenous AI model will be developed in the coming months, aiming to compete with existing AI models like DeepSeek and ChatGPT.
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Modi Cabinet approves Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Minerals Mission, says Vaishnaw
India | Jan 29, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet has approved the 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient value chain for critical mineral resources vital to green technologies, with an outlay of Rs 34,300 crore over seven years.
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Mahakumbh stampede: PM Modi speaks to Ashwini Vaishnaw, asks about Railways plan for devotees
India | Jan 29, 2025, 12:25 PM ISTMahakumbh stampede: A stampede broke out at the Sangam area of the Mahakumbh between 1 am and 2 am when some devotees climbed over the barricades at Akhara marg.
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Good news for Jharkhand: Four districts to get rail connectivity for first time since Independence
Jharkhand | Jan 19, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThe Jharkhand Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (JRIDCL) has submitted a preliminary report to the Railway Board on the basis of which a DPR will be prepared.
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects tunnel work, says 'work in progress'
Maharashtra | Jan 18, 2025, 04:46 PM ISTRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (Bullet Train) tunnel construction, praising the project's safety measures and pace.
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PM Modi gives nod to 8th Pay Commission, recommendations likely to be implemented from 2026
Business | Jan 16, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission. The decision marks a significant step toward revising salary structures and allowances for central government employees and pensioners.
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Vaishnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg on Lok Sabha poll results, says 'disappointing'
India | Jan 13, 2025, 08:37 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's remarks come after Mark Zuckerberg's claim that following the COVID-19 pandemic, most incumbent governments, including India's, are expected to lose the 2024 elections.
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Indian Railways to manufacture 50 new Amrit Bharat trains in next two years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India | Jan 10, 2025, 06:06 PM ISTThe Ministry of Railways has added 12 major improvements on the Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains and 50 such trains will be manufactured in the next two years.