The Government of India has supported over 1,700 startups under the Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0) scheme, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the electronics and IT sector. Launched in 2019, the initiative promotes technology-based entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support through selected incubators across the…
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Local Cuisine on Vande Bharat, Railways Clean IRCTC
Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance passenger experience by introducing regional and local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains, a move that celebrates India’s rich culinary diversity while making rail journeys more memorable. Alongside this passenger-centric initiative, the Railways has also reported major success in cracking down on fake IRCTC…
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Cabinet Approves ₹11,718.24 Crore for Digital Census 2027
New Delhi, December 12, 2025: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved ₹11,718.24 crore to conduct the Census of India 2027 announced as the country’s first fully digital census and set to include caste enumeration. Two-phase enumeration: house listing in 2026, population count in 2027 The government has planned Census 2027…
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Railways Balance Fares, Freight Growth 2024–25
Indian Railways has adopted a dual approach to ensure affordable travel and robust freight growth, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in Parliament. Freight tariffs have been held steady since 2018 despite rising input costs, while passenger fares were rationalised with effect from July…
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India to Invest ₹4,500 Cr for SCL Mohali Modernisation
The Government of India has announced a ₹4,500 crore investment for the modernisation of the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali, assuring that the facility will not be privatised. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement during a visit to SCL, where he reviewed ongoing modernisation works…
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Safeguarding Press Credibility in the AI Era
National Press Day 2025 speakers warned that rising AI-driven misinformation is eroding public trust, urging journalists to prioritise accuracy, verification and ethical responsibility to protect the democratic role of the press. National Media Centre spotlights credibility crisis The National Press Day event at New Delhi’s National Media Centre on November…
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PM Reviews Surat Bullet Train Station; Urges ‘Blue Book’
Surat, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction Bullet Train station at Surat on 15 November 2025 to review progress on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR). During the visit, the Prime Minister interacted with engineers and workers, inspected key works, and urged officials to document execution learnings in…
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India Approves ₹5,532 Cr ECMS Projects to Boost Electronics
The Union government has approved the first seven projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a cumulative investment of ₹5,532 crore. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, these projects are projected to generate production worth ₹44,406 crore and create 5,195 direct jobs a strategic step to strengthen India’s…
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Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains for Festive Rushed
Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed festive season passenger movement at the Railway Board War Room in New Delhi, highlighting real-time nationwide coordination. War rooms at division, zone, and board levels, along with mini control rooms at major stations, monitor passenger flow, train requirements, and operational needs. Shri…
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Indian Railways Runs 12,000 Special Trains for Festive Rush
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed the movement of passengers during the festive season at the Railway Board’s War Room. The Minister commended railway staff for their 24×7 efforts in managing record passenger traffic and extended his Diwali greetings to…