Ashwini Vaishnav

India is engaging global firms and foreign governments to shield its $300 billion tech industry from potential US outsourcing curbs under President Donald Trump, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Moneycontrol

‘Media undergoing fundamental shift’: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs creator economy

Vaishnaw addressed representatives from approximately 20 national and regional media outlets, emphasizing that the world of creators and their associated economy is fundamentally changing.

200 new Vande Bharat trains in 2-3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Railways' budget boost

The country can expect "200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains, 50 Namo Bharat rapid rail and 17,500 general non-AC coaches in next two to three-years time", the minister said.

Cabinet greenlights Rs 17,082 crore fortified rice scheme, fully funded until December 2029

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that this funding will cover the period from July 2024 to December 2028 and will be fully financed by the central government.

Railways Ministry accelerates Kavach safety system rollout following recent accidents

According to government data, 80 percent of train accidents result from driver error, a gap Kavach is designed to address. The remaining 20 percent are attributed to shortcomings in track maintenance, as well as issues with locomotives, wagons, and other railway infrastructure.

Govt is working on super app for all railway services: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Speaking at the News18 India Chaupal event in New Delhi, Vaishnaw highlighted the significant advancements Indian Railways has made under the NDA government over the past decade.

Cabinet okays health coverage under Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens above 70

The Union Cabinet has approved a significant health coverage expansion for senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This move, benefiting 4.5 crore families and 6 crore seniors, provides Rs 5 lakh in free annual health insurance. Eligible seniors will receive a new distinct card for this coverage. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that this initiative fulfills PM Narendra Modi’s commitment to enhance health protection for India’s elderly population.

Kalindi Express narrowly escapes disaster after gas cylinder, objectionable materials found on tracks

ACP Chander added, “In addition to the damaged cylinder, some other objectionable materials were found on the tracks. Senior officers and forensic teams are currently assessing the situation. Despite this, the train route remains unaffected, and all services are running as scheduled.”

Train services fully restored at accident site in West Bengal's Rangapani

Electrical traction was restored at the accident site and trains with electric locomotives have started plying on the stretch from Tuesday afternoon, Divisional Railway Manager of Katihar S Kumar said

Bengaluru entrepreneur urges support for South brands, offers to serve filter coffee aboard Vande Bharat

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), GD Prasad wrote a tweet addressed to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Ministry of Railways. He shared a picture of the snack tray served aboard Vande Bharat and sought the government’s support for southern brands.

LIVE: Cabinet Briefing By Union Ministers Anurag Singh Thakur And Ashwini Vaishnaw

Cabinet Briefing By Union Ministers Anurag Singh Thakur And Ashwini Vaishnaw

BJP nominates Vaishnaw, Murugan for Rajya Sabha elections

The party’s Central Election Committee declared that it has fielded Union minister Dr L Murugan and three others including Umesh Nath Maharaj, Maya Naroliya and Bansilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh.

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Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned in 14 minutes from October 1 onwards: Railway Minister

It will be formally launched by the Railway Ministry Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Delhi Cantt. Railway Station.

5G spectrum auction likely in early June, says Ashwini Vaishnav

The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is on to resolve industry concerns around spectrum pricing.

Policy to come in 7-8 days to promote private sector R&D in railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw

While speaking in the concluding session of a post-Budget webinar on technology-enabled development, the railway minister said the defence and space sector has already broken the silos by opening up research and development (R&D) for the private sector and the same needs to be done in other sectors as well.

Problem with locomotive's equipment: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after inspecting Bikaner-Guwahati train accident site

Nine people were killed and 36 injured after 12 coaches of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derailed, and some of them capsized near Domohani in Jalpaiguri district on Thursday.

Tech, platforms brought full benefit of govt schemes to common man: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Addressing an event to mark seven years of citizen engagement platform, MyGov, Ashwini Vaishnaw said India's youth too is reaching out proactively with its ideas and suggestions to the government through MyGov, and added that the platform is now entering its eighth year with renewed vigour.

New railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will haul a stressed but exciting network

Vaishnaw has taken charge of a network which is struggling with revenue contraction because of the pandemic and has miles to go to reach international standards of service.