Ashwini Vaishnaw
Indian politician and civil servant (born 1970)
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Ashwini Vaishnaw is an Indian politician, former IAS officer and a businessman serving as the 39th Minister of Railways, the 35th Minister of Information and Broadcasting and the 2nd Minister of Electronics and Information Technology since 2024.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw provides big update, Indian Railways caught 2.16 crore ticketless passengers in 2023-24, earned Rs...Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in a written reply while responding to questions raised by some members regarding the number of passengers caught without ticket during 2023-24 and other..DNA - Published | |
Freedom of speech has its limits: Ashwini Vaishnaw backs Kunal Kamra summonsUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates visits Parliament, meets JP Nadda, Ashwini Vaishnaw, here's whyThe Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist said, "India is a place where big challenges meet even bigger ambitions."DNA - Published | |
Compared to Lalu era, train mishaps down 90%: Ashwini VaishnawRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant improvements in railway safety, reducing accidents from an average of one per day to 30 annually. He also noted successful exports of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India to have ‘world’s longest hyperloop tube soon’: Vaishnaw shares videoUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development of Asia's longest Hyperloop tube at IIT Madras, measuring 410 meters, with plans to become the world's longest soon. His visit to Chennai..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Has Vande Bharat Express train's average speed dropped? Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says THISThe concerns regarding Vande Bharat's operational speed were brought up by several Members of Parliament (MPs) as they questioned Vaishnaw about the reasons behind the train's speed going below its..DNA - Published | |
13,000 more general tickets than daily average sold at NDLS on stampede day: VaishnawOn Feb 15, New Delhi railway station sold 13,000 more general tickets than average, coinciding with a tragic crowd rush resulting in 18 deaths. Despite operating five special trains, the rush exceeded..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will be useful for...': Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to IndiaRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Starlink to India and said it will help railway projects in remote areas of the country.DNA - Published | |
'Welcome to India': Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's message for Elon Musk's StarlinkIndiaTimes - Published | |
80 passenger trains to be on standby in 60 busy stations during festival season for crowd managementRailway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that around 80 passenger trains will be kept on standby at 60 stations during festive occasions to manage crowd surges. A strict ticketing policy..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vaishnaw: India's pragmatism will pay off amid global shiftsIndiaTimes - Published | |
From controlled platform access to enhanced surveillance: Railways learns from Maha Kumbh, announces crowd-control measures at 60 busy stationsIndian Railways, led by minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced plans to tackle station overcrowding with new measures including permanent waiting areas outside 60 busy stations, complete access control,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Attempts to divide society': Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Stalin's 'Hindi swallowing languages' claim; nudges Rahul Gandhi for responseUnion railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's claim that Hindi imposition has eroded numerous North Indian regional languages, criticizing the CM's attempt to divide..IndiaTimes - Published | 6 Gati Shakti hubs, 1 more Vande for NE: VaishnawIndiaTimes - Published |
After hyperloop breakthrough, government eyes 50km commercial linkIIT Madras, supported by Indian Railways, has developed a 422m hyperloop test track and plans to create a 50km commercial transport corridor. This initiative, potentially the world's longest hyperloop..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi to Jaipur in 30 mins? India's first Hyperloop test track promises faster travel than flight, check detailsUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the news on X, writing, "Innovation in futuristic transportation is being driven by collaboration between academia and government."DNA - Published |
Don't want foreign funding in Indian democratic system: Prakash KaratPrakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also..IndiaTimes - Published | New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: 15 dead, several injured amid Mahakumbh rush, PM Modi condoles loss of livesEarlier, in response to the incident, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a high-level investigation to investigate the circumstances leading to the stampede-like situationDNA - Published |
Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses AI collaboration with OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss strategies for developing an AI ecosystem in India, focusing on cost-effective models. Altman expressed willingness to collaborate..IndiaTimes - Published | India will host DeepSeek's AI models on its servers for security checks: VaishnawIndia will host Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI models on its servers to evaluate security parameters. The government is procuring 18,693 GPUs to support AI development, part of the Rs 10,372 crore..IndiaTimes - Published |
8th Pay Commission: How much DA hike, HRA central employees can expect? Details hereUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the decision and said that the commission would be formed soon to revise the pay structure for central government employees and pensioners.DNA - Published | Meta India apologises for CEO Zuckerberg's remark on India elections; terms it...Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier called out the remarks made by Zuckerberg on the Joe Rogan podcast. "Mr. Zuckerberg's claim that most incumbent governments, including India in 2024..DNA - Published |
'True for several countries BUT not India': Meta apologises for Zuckerberg's 'incumbents' remarkMeta has apologised to India for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents lost elections globally post-Covid, which was inaccurate for India. Shivnath Thakural of Meta India apologised for this..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will call Meta for this wrong information': Parliamentary panel on Zuckerberg’s Indian elections remarkThe Parliamentary Committee in India plans to summon Meta representatives after CEO Mark Zuckerberg incorrectly stated that most incumbent governments, including India's BJP-led NDA, lost elections..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw fact-checks Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on 2024 pollsIT and I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rebutted Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents, including those in India, lost elections post-Covid. Vaishnaw highlighted Modi's third-term win in 2024..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | 'Factually incorrect' -- IT Minister Vaishnaw fact-checks Meta chief Zuckerberg on India polls resultsIndiaTimes - Published |
'PM Modi’s decisive 3rd term victory': Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw fact checks Mark Zuckerberg on 2024 Lok Sabha electionsIndiaTimes - Published | Maha Kumbh: Railway s' 24x7 war room to track crores of devoteesRailway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rs 55,000-crore Vande Bharat sleeper manufacture plans back on track as government okays original design of coachesThe Vande Bharat sleeper trains will retain their original design with three toilets per coach and no pantry car, resolving a delay in the Rs 55,000 crore project, according to railway minister Ashwini..IndiaTimes - Published | Will consult tech industry, external consultants before putting restrictions on data transfer: VaishnawIndiaTimes - Published |
Vaishnaw announces reward & punishment regime for minimising derailmentsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new reward and punishment system to improve safety. Zero-derailment zones will receive a "Shield Award" and cash, while zones with the most derailments..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No respect for creative industry': Union minister Vaishnaw slams Congress over Allu Arjun’s arrestUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized the Telangana government's arrest of actor Allu Arjun following a deadly stampede at a movie premiere. Vaishnaw blamed poor arrangements by the state and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Govt open to new law to regulate AI, minister tells LSThe Indian government is considering a new law to regulate artificial intelligence, addressing ethical concerns and the spread of fake narratives. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for..IndiaTimes - Published | Made-in-India chip by mid-'25, says Ashwini VaishnawIndia's first domestically produced chip is expected by mid-2024, as the nation establishes itself as a reliable alternative manufacturing hub. Five semiconductor production units are currently..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government open to the idea of a new law to regulate AI: IT minister Vaishnaw in ParliamentIndia is open to enacting a new law to regulate artificial intelligence, addressing ethical concerns and the spread of fake news. The government emphasizes the need for societal consensus and..IndiaTimes - Published | Railways to run 13,000 trains for Maha Kumbh, says VaishnawIndiaTimes - Published |
'Taken aback': Shashi Tharoor on Ashwini Vaishnaw's 'sit on dharna' adviceRailway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stage a protest to push for land acquisition for the delayed Nemom railway terminal project in Thiruvananthapuram. Tharoor..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Railways announces to increase blanket cleaning frequency of THIS train due to..., check details hereUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, earlier, informed the Lok Sabha that blankets are washed every one month, adding that an additional bedsheet is provided in bedroll kits as a quilt cover.DNA - Published |
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refutes delays in Vande Bharat sleeper trains over designRailway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dismissed reports of delays in Vande Bharat sleeper train production due to design issues, clarifying the real cause was the Russian firm's limited experience with..IndiaTimes - Published | Need stricter laws to curb vulgarity on social media: Union I&B minister Ashwini VaishnawIndiaTimes - Published |
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw writes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, says delay in land acquisition holding up 4 rail projects in KeralaRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged Kerala's Chief Minister to expedite land acquisition for four crucial rail projects. Less than 15% of the required land has been acquired, delaying projects..IndiaTimes - Published | How often are train blankets washed? Railway minister respondsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed monthly and bedroll kits now include an extra sheet as a quilt cover. He highlighted initiatives like new linen with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Make laws stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: Ashwini VaishnawIndiaTimes - Published | 'Vulgar content due to end of editorial check': IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on social media regulation lawsInformation and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw advocated for stronger laws to combat vulgar content on social media. He highlighted the absence of traditional editorial oversight and urged for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Traditional media must be compensated by e-platforms'Information and broadcasting minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressed the need for fair compensation for traditional media outlets. He argued that the current digital landscape unfairly disadvantages..IndiaTimes - Published | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces special trains for upcoming festive seasonUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced special trains for upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja season.DNA - Published |
'Waterfall facility in train': Congress targets govt over water leakage on train; watch videoThe Indian National Congress shared a video on social media depicting water leaking from an air-conditioned coach on the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express, sarcastically addressing Railway Minister Ashwini..IndiaTimes - Published | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils first look of Vande Bharat sleeper train, says it will be operational from...Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the manufacturing of the Vande Sleeper Coach has been completed and it will come out from the BEML factory in the coming few daysDNA - Published |
'To be released in...': Ashwini Vaishnaw on Digital Personal Data Protection RulesHe also informed that the structure of the DPDP Act is Digital by default, it is a completely digitized Act prepared by the Digital India Corporation DIC and National Informatics Centre NICDNA - Published | Centre approves 8 big railway projects covering 14 districts in 7 statesThe new line proposals will provide direct connectivity and improve mobility, providing enhanced efficiency and service reliability for the Indian Railways, Vaishnaw said in a press briefing.DNA - Published |
