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February 24, 2026 4:20 PM

IBM to invest in quantum computing, cloud infrastructure across India: Vaishnaw

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that IBM is planning investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure across India, which are expected to create new opportunities for the country’s growing technology talent pool. The Minister shared the update after holding a meeting with senior IBM officials, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to expanding its presence in India’s advanced technology sectors. In a post on X, ...

September 4, 2025 5:32 PM

Vaishnaw inaugurates lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana, says “India on path to self-reliance in electronics”

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology , Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday inaugurated TDK Corporation’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant at Sohna in Haryana, calling it a “major milestone” in India’s electronics journey. The facility, set up under the Centre’s Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) scheme, will produce around 20 crore battery packs annually — nearly 40 per cent of the country’s requirement — and create 5,000 direct jobs. The batteries wil...

August 22, 2025 10:24 AM

PM Modi hails passage of Online Gaming Bill, says it will boost e-sports and safeguard society

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the passage of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in Parliament, calling it a step that will give a push to India’s e-sports ecosystem while also shielding society from the risks of money-based online games. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “This Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, highlights our commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity. It will encourage e-sports and on...

August 21, 2025 2:37 PM

Online Gaming Bill a significant legislation aimed at regulating online gaming: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill', which seeks to regulate the fast-growing digital gaming sector while imposing a blanket ban on online money games. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the legislation categorises online gaming into three segments — e-sports, online social games, and online money games. “E-sports are rapidly gaining prominence and will now receive legal recognition. Online social games like Solitaire, Chess or Sudoku,...

February 26, 2025 10:05 AM

India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip to be ready for production by 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that India’s first indigenously developed semiconductor chip will be ready for production by 2025. Speaking via video conferencing on the second day of the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Vaishnaw highlighted India’s growing capabilities in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. Madhya Pradesh’s Electronics Manufacturing Boom Vaishnaw lauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Madhya Pradesh Chie...

September 27, 2024 1:22 PM

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 12,500 coaches for festive season

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the addition of coaches and special trains across the country for Chhath Puja and Diwali, aiming to make travel easier for passengers. “This festive season, we have increased general coaches in 108 trains. We have also sanctioned 12,500 coaches for Chhath Puja and Diwali special trains. So far, we have notified 5,975 special trains for 2024-25. These trains will help over 1 crore passengers travel home during the Puja rush. In 2023-24, we ...