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…
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India Approves 22 ECMS Proposals for Manufacturing Push
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), marking a significant push to strengthen India’s domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem. The projects, with a projected investment of Rs 41,863 crore, are expected to generate 33,791 direct jobs across the country….
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Over 1700 Startups Supported Under TIDE 2.0 Scheme
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…