Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains Bhopal–Dhanbad Tri-Weekly Express and Bhopal–Chopan Weekly Express marking a significant expansion of rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The flag-off ceremony was conducted from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, while the main programme…
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Indian Railways Launches 2 Major Reforms in 2026
New Delhi: Indian Railways has unveiled two major reforms at the start of 2026, targeting better on-board services for passengers and a large-scale expansion of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to strengthen India’s logistics network. Continuous Cleaning, Including General Coaches Under the first reform, Railways will introduce end-to-end continuous cleaning of…
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Indian Railways Carries 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the country’s primary mode of affordable transport, carrying over 720 crore passengers annually while maintaining one of the lowest fare structures globally. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the scale of…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Major Rail Projects in West Bengal
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,…