West Bengal received a major push to its rail and transport infrastructure on Saturday as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service. The projects, launched via…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm 2nm Chip in Bengaluru
India took a decisive step forward in the global semiconductor race on Friday as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Qualcomm’s cutting-edge 2 nanometre (2nm) semiconductor chip in Bengaluru. The launch underscores India’s growing importance in advanced chip design and reinforces the country’s ambition to…
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“Indian Railways Modernization: 172 Stations Redeveloped”
New Delhi: Indian Railways is rapidly transforming passenger infrastructure, safety systems, and onboard services, with major progress reported under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and other modernization initiatives. 172 Stations Redeveloped Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme The Ministry of Railways has completed redevelopment works at 172 railway stations under the…
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₹2.93 Lakh Cr Rail CapEx to Boost Speed & Safety
Indian Railways is set for its most ambitious expansion yet, with the Union Budget 2026–27 allocating a record capital expenditure of ₹2.93 lakh crore. The historic investment underlines the government’s intent to transform railways into a high-speed, safe, and environmentally sustainable backbone of India’s transport and logistics ecosystem. The allocation…
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Vaishnaw Engages Startups in Semiconductor Mission
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, engaged with semiconductor chip design startups approved under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme of the Semicon India Programme in New Delhi on 27 January 2026. The discussions highlighted India’s rapid progress in indigenous chip design, innovation milestones, and the government’s…
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India’s Growth Momentum Shines at Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Davos, Switzerland: Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s high growth trajectory and economic resilience at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The Minister emphasised that deep structural reforms, steered by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, have transformed India into a globally trusted investment destination. Strong Structural Reforms…
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India Emerges as Global AI Power at Davos Panel
India marked a strong debut on the global AI stage at the Davos forum, with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, representing the nation at the high-level “AI Power Play” panel. The session focused on AI’s evolving geopolitics, economic impact, and governance challenges, bringing together policymakers,…
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Indian Railways Plans 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks for Overhaul
New Delhi: In a major push towards modernisation and passenger-centric growth, Indian Railways has announced an ambitious plan to implement 52 major reforms over the next 52 weeks, focusing on safety, technology, governance, workforce development, and service quality. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance rail travel in the country. The inspection comes ahead of the train’s…
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First Mountain Tunnel Success in Bullet Train Project
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project crossed a crucial construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the achievement at Palghar district, calling it a landmark moment in…