Indian Railways to revamp and modernize over 1,250 stations across India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said railway stations are upgraded/modernized under the Adarsh Station Scheme based on identified need of providing better-enhanced passenger amenities at stations, reports ANI.
Jul 21, 2022, 14:38 PM IST
Extending concessions to Senior Citizens 'weighs heavily' on Indian Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
As per the railway minister, the Indian Railways already covers half of the average cost of all the passengers, including the senior citizens and granting concessions weighs heavily on it, reports PTI.
Jul 21, 2022, 13:18 PM IST
Zee Sammelan 2022: We will bring 5G in India by end of 2022, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Addressing the Zee Sammelan, a mega event organised by the Zee Media, where top politicians speak and discuss the current burning issues and offer solutions, Vaishnaw said that the 5G internet network will reach several cities in India by the end of 2022.
Jun 25, 2022, 17:07 PM IST
When will 5G services launch in India? IT minister shares BIG update, says deployment to begin in…
5G deployment will start in 20 to 25 cities and towns, according to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Jun 18, 2022, 17:22 PM IST
BJP includes Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw in the management team for Presidential elections
BJP has included Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Sarbananda Sonowal in the management team for the upcoming Presidential elections.
Jun 17, 2022, 15:35 PM IST
5G services in India by March 2023: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the auction of the 5G spectrum will be completed by July end and 5G will be ready to deploy in March 2023.
Jun 16, 2022, 07:33 AM IST
India's first Bullet Train to be ready by 2026, to run at Ahmedabad-Mumbai route: Railway Minister
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said they are confident of running the country's first bullet train between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat by 2026, reports PTI.
Jun 06, 2022, 21:04 PM IST
'Restore senior citizen concession in trains': CPI MP Binoy Viswam writes to Rail minister
In his letter to the Union Rail Minister, the CPI-M leader said crores of senior citizens across the country have been affected by the railway's decision to withdraw the concessions given to them.
May 23, 2022, 10:41 AM IST
India to make 75 Vande Bharat trains before August 2023, says Railway Minister
Along with the flag off in the Integral Coach Factory, the Union Railway Minister also announced that the new trains produced will be upgraded compared to the current versions, reports ANI.
May 20, 2022, 14:00 PM IST
India's first 5G call tested at IIT Madras using 'Made in India technology', details here
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics, and Information Technology on Thursday made the first 5G call on a trial network set up at IIT Madras using indigenously-developed technology, ANI reported
May 20, 2022, 08:44 AM IST
Khajuraho railway station will be developed with world class facilities: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
“Khajuraho station would be turned into a world class station like Rani Kamalapati station in Bhopal and Gandhinagar station in Gujarat,” Vaishnaw said.
Apr 17, 2022, 14:08 PM IST
Vande Bharat coaches to be made in Kapurthala and Raebareli, says Railways minister
"There is a plan to start manufacturing these trains at Rail Coach Factory/Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory/Raebareli during 2022-23," Vaishnaw said.
Mar 24, 2022, 09:01 AM IST
Indigenous train collision prevention system 'Kavach' to be exported: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw, who travelled in a locomotive and inspected the working of 'Kavach', including an on-site demonstration of a head-on collision, said it is a significant milestone in the history of Indian Railways.
Mar 05, 2022, 10:06 AM IST
Watch: With Railway Minister on board, speeding trains successfully tests anti-collision system 'Kavach'- Video
'Kavach', the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, will be deployed across the entire rail network beginning with 2,000 km in 2022-23 fiscal.
Mar 04, 2022, 16:36 PM IST
Two high-speed trains to collide with railway minister on board for testing India-made 'Kavach'
'Kavach', which literally means armour, is being promoted by the Railways as the world's cheapest automatic train collision protection system.
Mar 04, 2022, 11:13 AM IST
Indian IT firms should eye $300 billion annual revenue, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Digital revenue share stood at 30-32 per cent, recording an incremental revenue of $13 billion in FY2022 (estimated).
Feb 15, 2022, 20:09 PM IST
Pegasus row: Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demands privilege motion against IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wrote in a letter to the LS Speaker, "I demand that a privilege motion may be initiated against the Minister of Information Technology for deliberately misleading the House on the Pegasus issue.”
Jan 30, 2022, 20:12 PM IST
RRB NTPC exam row: Railway Ministry assures to meet key demands of job aspirants
Sushil Kumar Modi, the Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister of Bihar has asked police to withdraw FIRs against students and teachers.
Jan 27, 2022, 23:19 PM IST
Railway Recruitment Board-NTPC exam row: Who is Patna's Khan Sir booked for inciting violence?
The man in question - Khan Sir - is based in Patna and provides coaching for competitive examinations to aspirants. He has been accused of inciting violence during the violent protests by aspirants in Patna on Monday.
Jan 27, 2022, 11:56 AM IST
Railways job aspirant protests: Urge students not to take law into hands, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today urged students to not resort to violent activities and assured them that ministry is working to address their concerns, a day after thousands of students protested in Bihar over the selection process.
Jan 26, 2022, 15:54 PM IST
