Ashwini Vaishnaw

August 14, 2026 11:51 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw leads Tiranga rally at Rail Bhawan ahead of Independence Day

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday led a Tiranga Rally at Rail Bhawan as Indian Railways joined the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of the 80th Independence Day. Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board Satish Kumar, Board Members, Directors General and other senior officials participated in the rally, reaffirming the message of patriotism, national unity and pride. The celebrations by Indian Railways are being organised alongside the third phase of the commemorati...

August 8, 2026 12:10 AM

USBRL transforms Kashmir connectivity, opens new markets for farmers and businesses: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The commissioning of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) has provided all-weather rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, significantly improving access to markets for farmers, artisans and small businesses while boosting tourism and economic activity in Jammu and Kashmir, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question in the Upper House, Vaishnaw said the landmark railway project has enabled faster t...

July 27, 2026 7:19 PM

IndiaAI Mission’s Safe & Trusted AI pillar advances responsible AI, 13 projects approved to tackle deepfakes and bias

The Centre has said that the Safe & Trusted AI pillar under the IndiaAI Mission is strengthening citizen trust by promoting the secure, fair and responsible development of artificial intelligence, while positioning India as a key contributor to global AI governance. The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said the IndiaAI Mission, approved in March 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,371 crore over five years, aims to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem in the country in line with Prime Minist...

July 22, 2026 2:14 PM

Government blocked 50 OTT platforms in two years over obscene content: Centre

The Centre has disabled public access to 50 OTT platforms over the past two years for hosting obscene content in violation of the Information Technology (IT) Act and other laws, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday, while outlining measures to tackle digital addiction and strengthen online safety for children. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government's policies are aimed at ensuring an "open, safe,...

July 18, 2026 11:34 AM

PM Modi greets Ashwini Vaishnaw on birthday, lauds his role in infrastructure and technology push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday wishes to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, praising his contribution to strengthening infrastructure and advancing technology and innovation in line with the vision of a developed India. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said Vaishnaw was "at the forefront of strengthening key infrastructure" that would play an important role in building a 'Viksit Bharat'. "Birthday wishes to Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is at the forefront of strengt...

July 17, 2026 1:52 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw credits PM Modi’s leadership for historic hydrogen train launch; calls it a ‘huge technological achievement’

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday hailed the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train in Jind, Haryana, describing it as a major technological milestone and a testament to the country's growing self-reliance in advanced rail technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vaishnaw credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for enabling India to develop indigenous hydrogen technology, placing the country among a select group of nations with the capability to desig...

June 19, 2026 4:08 PM

Railways plans enhanced powers, technology support for Station Masters

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday reviewed a series of measures aimed at empowering Station Masters to ensure safer, more efficient and passenger-centric railway operations across the Indian Railways network. During a review meeting with senior railway officials, the minister discussed operational and administrative challenges faced by Station Masters and deliberated on a comprehensive framework to strengthen their role in station management. According to the Ministry of Railways, pr...

June 19, 2026 1:46 PM

Chhapra-Delhi Express launch, Patna station expansion, locomotive exports to Guinea: Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines Bihar’s Rs 10,000 crore rail push

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated a record railway budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore for Bihar, highlighting a "new way" of development for the state's rail infrastructure. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Patna, Vaishnaw said, "Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allocated a railway budget of more than 10,000 crore rupees for Bihar. Currently, railway projects worth about 1.15 lakh crore rupees are unde...

June 11, 2026 3:31 PM

Our students must take lead in next generation of innovations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday called on students to play a leading role in developing next-generation technologies, as he inaugurated a state-of-the-art Makers Lab at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur. Addressing students and faculty members at the Vivekananda Lecture Theatre Complex, Vaishnaw underscored the importance of innovation, technological advancement and start...

June 11, 2026 2:12 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates 20-kW FM transmitter in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh; slams UPA over ‘neglect’ of border infrastructure

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday virtually inaugurated a 20-kW FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan during a programme held at the Akashvani premises in Jaipur. The event was attended by Jaipur MP Manju Sharma, Prasoon Joshi, Akashvani Director General Rajeev Kumar Jain and other senior officials. Addressing the gathering, Vaishnaw said the new transmitter was part of the government's broader effort to strengthen communication infrastruct...