Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 13, 2026 5:50 PM

Indian Railways completes over 1,900 km of key infrastructure projects to boost connectivity

Indian Railways has completed several major infrastructure projects spanning over 1,900 kilometres across the country, strengthening rail connectivity, enhancing freight efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, highlighting the government’s focus on expanding railway capacity and modernising infrastructure. Major rail projects completed Among the key projects recently compl...

March 11, 2026 10:19 PM

Railway fares not a trade secret; Rs 60,239 crore subsidy provided on passenger tickets in 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Indian Railways does not treat passenger ticket fares as a trade secret and ensures that fare-related information is publicly available, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the minister said details of railway fares are widely published and displayed on passenger tickets, fare tables, computerised ticketing systems and digital platforms such as the RailOne application. Any revisions or rationalisation of passenger fares are also m...

March 11, 2026 9:37 PM

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 1,452 km of key rail routes; safety spending on Indian Railways triples

Indian Railways has successfully commissioned Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, across 1,452 route kilometres on the high-density Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The development marks a significant milestone in strengthening railway safety and modernising train operations on some of the country’s busiest routes. Indigenous safety technology Kavach is ...

March 11, 2026 10:20 PM

Indian Railways renews 54,600 km of tracks since 2014, boosting speed potential and safety

Indian Railways has renewed nearly 54,600 kilometres of railway tracks between 2014 and February 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance train safety, reliability and speed across the national rail network. The information was shared by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said that track renewal is a continuous process carried out based on factors such as the age of the track, traffic load and overall condition. The works are prioritised ...

March 11, 2026 8:37 PM

Legal safeguards in place to address potential harms from AI technologies: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Government has put in place multiple legal and regulatory safeguards to address potential risks arising from artificial intelligence and related technologies, particularly those affecting children, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a query in Parliament, the minister said India’s artificial intelligence strategy is based on the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to democratise technology, addre...

March 11, 2026 8:36 PM

Digital India boosting connectivity, affordability and digital infrastructure: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Digital India programme has significantly advanced digital inclusion in India by expanding internet access, reducing data costs and building strong digital public infrastructure. The minister shared the details in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the government’s efforts over the past decade to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive growth. Rapid expansion of internet access According to dat...

February 25, 2026 10:47 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhopal-Dhanbad and Bhopal-Chopan Express trains

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains connecting Bhopal with Dhanbad and Chopan, marking a significant boost to rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The Bhopal–Dhanbad–Bhopal Tri-Weekly Express (Train No. 11631/32) and the Bhopal-Chopan-Bhopal Weekly Express (Train No. 11633/34) were flagged off from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch ceremony was held at Bhopal Railway Station in the presence o...

February 19, 2026 1:57 PM

India unveils New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments at AI Impact Summit

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled the New Delhi Frontier AI Commitments, describing them as a key outcome of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The framework comprises a set of voluntary commitments adopted by leading global and Indian artificial intelligence companies. Addressing the gathering, the minister said frontier AI firms and Indian AI companies have come together to adopt a shared commitment aimed at promoting inclusive and r...

February 19, 2026 1:48 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines India’s five-layer AI strategy at AI Impact Summit

Communications and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday outlined India’s five-layer artificial intelligence strategy at the AI-India Impact Summit, attended by delegates from 118 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed visiting heads of state and participants at the event. Describing it as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, Vaishnaw said the government’s approach is guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of democratising technology and ensuring its benefits...

February 18, 2026 12:33 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates ‘WAVES Creators’ Corner’ at India AI Impact Summit 2026; 51 startups showcase AI innovations

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘WAVES Creators’ Corner’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling a dedicated innovation workspace aimed at demonstrating the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the AVGC-XR ecosystem. The pavilion, launched on the second day of the summit in New Delhi, has been conceptualised as a fully operational, hands-on platform showcasing AI applications across Animation, Visual Effec...