Ashwini Vaishnaw

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...

June 10, 2026 4:54 PM

‘Special day for India’: Vaishnaw lauds PM Modi’s milestone as longest-serving elected PM

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw said: “It is a special day today because Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving democratically elected PM in the country. I have offered prayers that the PM continues to serve the nation and that all the 140 ...

May 28, 2026 6:04 PM

Govt, industry collaborate to revamp AI curriculum in India

The Centre is working on a comprehensive revamp of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum in collaboration with the industry to better prepare students for emerging technological trends. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a high-level meeting with the AI Curriculum Taskforce in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the roadmap for curriculum reforms. The Taskforce conducted a baseline study of existing Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Compu...

May 15, 2026 10:10 PM

Railways launches Rs 400 crore projects in Rajasthan; Alwar station redevelopment gains pace

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said redevelopment work at Alwar Railway Station is progressing rapidly under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, as he virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple railway projects worth over ₹400 crore in Rajasthan. The virtual event was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav along with senior railway officials and public representatives. Speaking at the event, ...