Ashwini Vaishnaw Archives - National Times

28 Nov

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Chandigarh Station Redevelopment Work

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, today undertook a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment work at the Chandigarh Railway Station. The Minister was briefed by senior officials regarding the progress of the station's modernization project. Following the detailed review, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his satisfaction with the progress of redevelopment of Chandigarh station. During the inspection, Shri Ravneet Singh, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager Northern Railway and senior officials were present. While addressing the media at Chandigarh…

12 Nov

Centre Approves Rs 764 Crore Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project: Major Boost for Connectivity, Defence, and Jobs in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshwini Vaishnaw, Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link, Ministry of Railways, Punjab Railways, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the long-awaited Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project, covering a stretch of 25.72 kilometres at an estimated cost of ₹764.19 crore. The project includes ₹166 crore for land acquisition, to be fully borne by the Railways.Announcing the development at a press briefing, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu, said the project will have far-reaching economic and strategic benefits for Punjab. Once completed, it will reduce the distance between Ferozepur and Amritsar from 196 km to nearly 100 km, and shorten the Jammu–Ferozepur–Fazilka–Mumbai corridor by…

21 Aug

Zupee Pulls Plug on Real Money Games as Online Gaming Bill Gets Parliament Nod

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New Delhi, August 21 – Popular skill-based gaming platform Zupee has announced it will discontinue its real money gaming services following the passage of the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in both Houses of Parliament.A Zupee spokesperson confirmed that while paid offerings will be phased out, its free games, including Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, Snakes & Ladders, and Trump Card Mania, will remain available to over 150 million users across India. “We remain committed to delivering fun, engaging, and responsible gaming and entertainment experiences for free,” the spokesperson said.The Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on…

19 Jul

India’s Electronics Exports Cross $40 Billion, Bullet Train and Semiconductor Plans on Track: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, bullet train project, IIT Hyderabad, India electronics exports, semiconductor chip

Hyderabad, July 19, 2025 — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that India's electronics exports have surged past USD 40 billion an eight-fold increase over the last 11 year signaling the country’s aggressive push toward becoming a global manufacturing hub.Speaking at the 14th Convocation of IIT Hyderabad, Vaishnaw said the domestic electronics production has grown six times during the same period. “That’s a double-digit compound annual growth rate, something any corporate would envy,” he noted.The Minister credited this remarkable growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-term vision. “Very few countries of our size have ever seen this kind of…

30 Apr

India to Conduct First Nationwide Caste Census Since 1931

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New Delhi, April 30, 2025 — In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the inclusion of caste data in the upcoming national census, marking the first such exercise since 1931. This move aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of India's complex social structure and inform future policy decisions. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, emphasizing the constitutional authority of the Centre to conduct such a census. He noted that while some state governments have undertaken caste surveys, these lacked the scope and accuracy of a nationwide enumeration. The…

16 Apr

Indian Railways Installs ATM Inside AC Coach of Panchavati Express in Unique Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, Indian Railways, Onboard ATM, Panchavati Express

Mumbai, April 16, 2025: In a groundbreaking step to boost passenger convenience, Indian Railways has installed an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) inside an air-conditioned coach of the Panchavati Express, which runs between Mumbai and Manmad. This is the first time an ATM has been introduced aboard a moving train in India.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the onboard ATM, highlighting the government's innovation drive in public transportation. The facility will allow passengers to withdraw cash during their journey, marking a significant leap in blending banking services with rail travel.The initiative, currently in trial mode, is expected to be…

16 Feb

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari Mourn Victims of New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, Ashwini Vaishnaw, New Delhi Railway Station stampede, Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, February 16, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, which claimed at least 15 lives and left several injured. Government Response and Condolences Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the incident with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, and the Delhi Police. He directed authorities to provide all possible assistance to those affected."Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ji and other concerned officials regarding the accident at New…