Ashwini Vaishnaw

November 1, 2026 2:07 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on Kannada Rajyotsava

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya, P.C. Mohan and C.N. Manjunath, and BJP Rajya Sabha members Lahar Singh Siroya and Jaggesh were present at the inaugural event. V...

October 30, 2026 7:53 PM

Yogi Adityanath, Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi tomorrow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi from Varanasi tomorrow, strengthening rail connectivity between the two cities and providing passengers with a faster overnight travel option. The new services will strengthen inter-city connectivity and provide passengers with a modern, comfortable and efficient option for long-distance overnight travel, accordi...

October 28, 2026 9:27 AM

Mobile PLI scheme generates ₹25,000 crore in direct taxes: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing has generated ₹25,000 crore in direct tax collections against an incentive payout of ₹19,000 crore, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Vaishnaw said the scheme had also contributed ₹3,000 crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. Highlighting the sector's employment potential, he said electronics manufacturing employs ...

October 26, 2026 11:25 PM

Vaishnaw, Suvendu Adhikari Flag Off Jaipur–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express; Jharkhand Rail Budget Rises to ₹7,500 Crore

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train on Monday. Highlighting the development of Railways in Jharkhand, Vaishnaw said that the railway budget allocation for the state has increased from ₹450 crore to ₹7,500 crore, approximately 16 times the earlier allocation. He added that projects worth approximately ₹75,000 crore are underway in the state. He also...

October 26, 2026 6:33 PM

16-fold rise in budgetary outlay for railways in Jharkhand under Modi rule: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday claimed that previous governments neglected Jharkhand, which saw a 16-fold increase in its railway budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule. He also asserted that several railway projects in West Bengal received fresh impetus under the BJP government in the state and pointed out that the vital Beleghata-Sector V metro track construction in Kolkata has been completed. After flagging off the new Santragachi-Jaipur Express train virtually, the r...

October 23, 2026 12:22 PM

Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is Uttarakhand’s lifeline to future: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday highlighted the rapid execution of the strategically vital 125-kilometre Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway link in Uttarakhand, terming it an engineering marvel designed through the complex geology of the Himalayas and the state's "lifeline to the future." In a post on X, the Minister said, “Engineering through the Himalayas! 125 km, 12 stations, 83% tunnels. The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line is not just a track, it's Uttarakhand's life...

October 14, 2026 10:29 AM

India plans 20-25-year roadmap to reduce critical technology dependencies: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India is planning a long-term roadmap spanning 20 to 25 years to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its resilience against global disruptions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Emphasising that India aims to become a trusted partner in global technology supply chains rather than pursue complete self-sufficiency, the minister said the country was identifying strategic areas where excessive dependence on other nations could make its e...

October 8, 2026 7:46 PM

AI Is Changing Lives of Ordinary People, Says Vaishnaw at Launch of ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’

Artificial Intelligence is changing the lives of ordinary people by improving outcomes in areas such as agriculture and healthcare, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, citing examples of higher farm yields and improved TB detection through AI-enabled solutions. “AI is changing the lives of ordinary people. In Baramati, sugarcane yields rose by 40 per cent with 30 per cent less water and fertil...

October 8, 2026 4:01 PM

AI regulations: Consultation paper in a month; safety, deepfakes among key focus areas, says Vaishnaw

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government will release a consultation paper on AI regulations within a month, focusing on key aspects such as AI safety, deepfakes, and a human-first approach. The consultation paper will form the base for AI regulations, he said, adding that the time has come for India to have such a framework. "I'll request the department to come out with a regulation-focused consultation paper, which focuses on safety. That's the most important point: safet...

September 22, 2026 5:48 PM

National Film Awards being taken to India’s best tourist destinations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The National Film Awards will now be taken to some of the country's best tourist destinations as part of an initiative to bring together the film and tourism sectors, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Interacting with the media, Vaishnaw said the initiative has been inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of taking national events beyond conventional venues and connecting them with destinations across the country. The Minister said the ...