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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (File photo)

Char Dham rail survey completed: Vaishnaw

February 11, 2026, 08:00 PM - 2 min read

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that a survey to extend rail connectivity to the Char Dham shrines has been completed, even as work progresses on the 125-km Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line amid seismic challenges in Uttarakhand’s Himalayan terrain.

Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw - file image.

Telugu states get massive budget for high-speed trains

February 3, 2026, 07:47 PM - 5 min read

Briefing the media virtually from New Delhi, the Railways minister outlined the budgetary allocations and major projects underway in both states.

'India's inclusive strategy to lead global AI race'

January 21, 2026, 05:19 PM - 2 min read

“India is developing technologies to mitigate bias, enable reliable deepfake detection, and ensure proper 'unlearning' before AI models are deployed,” he added.

Google has also recently announced a massive investment of USD 15 billion over the next five years to establish a gigawatt-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, the company’s largest AI hub outside the United States

‘Global industry sees India as reliable supply-chain partner’

January 21, 2026, 03:41 PM - 3 min read

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, met with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Meta Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos, where he discussed India’s emerging role in AI and semiconductor ecosystem

PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister in 21 years to attend the WEF, at the 2018 summit in Davos, Switzerland.

WEF 2026: India gears up for strong presence at Davos

January 18, 2026, 03:32 PM - 3 min read

India is set for a strong presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with Union ministers, chief ministers and top CEOs joining global leaders for five days of dialogue.

Railways to roll out nine Amrit Bharat Express services from East

January 14, 2026, 02:45 PM - 4 min read

Indian Railways will introduce nine Amrit Bharat Express services from Assam and West Bengal, expanding affordable long-distance rail links to northern, southern and western India.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday announced that New Delhi would be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led strategic initiative aimed at securing critical supply chains spanning silicon, advanced manufacturing, and AI

‘India’s inclusion in US critical minerals meet sign of trust’

January 13, 2026, 09:14 AM - 6 min read

With India’s IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in Washington to attend a meeting on critical minerals, Krishnan said it’s important that India is a part of the process that addresses critical minerals’ shortage

Centre gives X 72 hours to remove obscene Grok AI content

January 2, 2026, 10:14 PM - 4 min read

The Centre has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to X to remove sexually explicit content generated through its AI chatbot Grok, warning of strict legal action for violations of IT laws. The move follows complaints of widespread misuse of the tool to target women and children.

The 22 new approved proposals will require an investment of ₹41,863 crore and aim at a production of ₹2,58,152 crore, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said, adding that they are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities

MeitY approves 22 proposals under ECMS scheme

January 2, 2026, 01:28 PM - 2 min read

The approved proposals include those from Dixon, Samsung Display Noida Pvt Ltd, Foxconn (Yuzhan Technology India Pvt Ltd), and Hindalco Industries

A view of the Vande Bharat Sleeper’s interiors.

First Vande Bharat Sleeper to run on Guwahati-Kolkata route

January 1, 2026, 03:38 PM - 3 min read

Indian Railways will soon launch the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata, offering affordable, high-speed overnight travel after successful trials and safety certification.

High speed trial of Vande Bharat train completed at 180kmph

December 31, 2025, 05:28 PM - 3 min read

In mid-November, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this train would be launched in December 2025. Vaishnaw shared a video of the safety trial on his social media handle X on December 30, showcasing a water-glass stability demonstration, in which glasses filled with water remained steady without spillage even at high speed.

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the decision, emphasised that this isn't just a road project— it’s a lifeline for the tribal and backward districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput.

Cabinet okays ₹1,526 cr upgrade of NH-326 in Odisha

December 31, 2025, 04:50 PM - 3 min read

The importance of the road, designated NH-326, cannot be highlighted enough. This is a lifeline connecting the southern part of Odisha to Andhra Pradesh and is used to connect the interiors to Gopalpur port and Jeypore Airport, among other economic centers.