Ashwini Vaishnaw

February 9, 2026 4:47 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches blended hospitality services at Guwahati station, flags off Sairang-Silchar train

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station and flagged off a new passenger train between Sairang and Silchar, giving a fresh push to rail connectivity and infrastructure development in the Northeast. The events were held through video conferencing and were attended by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Silchar Member of Parliament Parimal Suklabaidya, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, and other dignitaries. The new...

February 9, 2026 10:52 AM

Rail projects worth Rs 92,000 crore underway in West Bengal: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off the new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service through video conferencing, marking a significant expansion of rail infrastructure in West Bengal. Addressing the event, the Union Minister said the projects are a major step towards strengthening rail infrastructure, enhancing safety, and improving regional connectivity in West Ben...

February 8, 2026 10:39 AM

India’s sovereign AI model strategy delivering results: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) model strategy is delivering tangible results, citing the progress made under the IndiaAI Mission and the recent release of an advanced model by homegrown startup Sarvam AI. In a post on X, the Minister said that even critical reviewers have praised the technologically advanced AI model released by Sarvam AI as part of the government’s sovereign AI in...

February 6, 2026 10:26 PM

Railways follows up with Kerala government on Angamali-Sabarimala new line; Tirur gets enhanced train connectivity

The Ministry of Railways is actively following up with the Government of Kerala on the land acquisition process for the long-pending Angamali–Sabarimala new railway line project, informed Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Friday. The Angamali-Sabarimala via Erumeli new line project, sanctioned in 1997-98 on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis, had remained stalled for several years due to protests over land acquisition, alignment disputes, court cases, a...

February 6, 2026 10:18 PM

Government push boosts India’s creative economy, strengthens support for content creators

The Union government has stepped up efforts to promote India’s rapidly expanding creative economy, with a series of initiatives aimed at supporting content creators, encouraging innovation, and ensuring a safe, fair and accountable digital ecosystem. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Friday, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government recognises the creative economy as a major source of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for India’s y...

February 5, 2026 7:01 PM

172 stations completed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Railways Ministry has completed redevelopment works at 172 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, said Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. The scheme aims at long-term, phased redevelopment of stations with a focus on passenger amenities, sustainability and urban integration. Under the scheme, 1,337 stations have been identified for redevelopment across the country. The master plans include improved station access, better waiting halls and toilets, lifts and escal...

February 4, 2026 8:32 PM

Indian Railways plans to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets

The Indian Railways has planned to manufacture 260 rakes of the Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets as part of its efforts to modernise long-distance passenger travel and enhance safety and comfort, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the Minister said the development of new rolling stock such as the Vande Bharat Sleeper requires a holistic approach that combines technological innovation, strategic planning and advanced manufacturing...

February 4, 2026 8:30 PM

Indian Railways deploys AI-based intrusion detection system to prevent elephant deaths on tracks

Indian Railways has introduced an artificial intelligence-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent accidents involving elephants on railway tracks, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the Minister said the initiative has been taken by the Ministry of Railways in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to addre...

February 4, 2026 8:27 PM

Railway recruitment underway for over 1.43 lakh non-gazetted posts; exams completed for nearly 60,000 vacancies

The Indian Railways is in the process of recruiting 1,43,086 non-gazetted personnel as per the Annual Recruitment Calendar for 2024 and 2025, with major stages of examinations already completed and selection panels finalised for more than 31,000 candidates. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that recruitment action has been taken up against all notified vacancies. During January-December 2024, the Railways issued 10 ...

January 21, 2026 8:10 PM

India positions itself as leading global AI power at Davos panel discussion

India made a strong impression at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that the country belongs to the first group of globally AI-ready nations, driven by cost-effective innovation, large-scale deployment and a balanced governance framework. Speaking at the high-level panel discussion titled “AI Power Play”, which examined the geopolitics, economics and governance of artificial intelligence, Vaishnaw hi...