Bikaner-Guwahati Express derails in Bengal: Death tolls rises to 9
There were 1,053 passengers on board the train at the time of the derailment. The accident took place near Domohani in West Bengal on Thursday evening.
Jan 14, 2022, 07:24 AM IST
Railways Minister takes stock of stations, says no entry without mask
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw opens the railway hospitals and railway infrastructure for public use, takes stock of the availability of medicines and supplies.
Jan 12, 2022, 17:34 PM IST
Bulli Bai controversy: All you need to know about the app targeting Muslim women on social media
The controversial Bulli Bai app displayed doctored faces of influential Muslim women with a derogatory tagline that read "Sulli deal of the day". It is to be noted that 'Sulli' is a derogatory term used against women. The app creators would use the photos illegally obtained from the women's social media handles and convince people to take part in the "auction".
Jan 03, 2022, 09:35 AM IST
'Bulli Bai' controversy: IT Ministry takes action; mobile app creator blocked, FIR lodged
An FIR has been registered under section 509 in Cyber Police station of South-East district, Delhi Police said. This comes six months after police in Delhi registered a case in connection with photos of Muslim women being uploaded and "auctioned" on a Github app.
Jan 03, 2022, 08:17 AM IST
Railway Minister inspects container units
Railway Minister inspects container units, designed keeping in mind the small entrepreneurs and farmers.
Dec 20, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
IRCTC Update: Long-distance trains will soon have reserved berths for women
The Indian Railways is introducing reserved berths for women to make their travel safer and comfortable.
Dec 19, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gave information in Parliament
in Parliament, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, a decision will be taken on providing bedrolls in the train only after reviewing the danger of Omicron.
Dec 11, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
Senior citizens to get concessions in train fare? Check what Railway Minister has to say
In pre-covid days, senior citizens used to benefit from the concessions offered by the Indian Railways on train booking.
Dec 03, 2021, 19:21 PM IST
Indian Railways not for sale, won’t be privatised, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday (December 2) quashed all rumours of privatisation of Indian Railways. Vaishnaw said that the iconic national transporter will not be privatised, adding that such a move would not happen in the future also.
Dec 02, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
Indian Railways' Bharat Gaurav mission launched, all you need to know - 6 points
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the Bharat Gaurav trains plan.
Nov 23, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Indian Railways to start 180 ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains to boost tourism: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The minister said that the Railways has identified 3033 coaches for the purpose and has invited applications for taking over the operation of the new train service.
Nov 23, 2021, 15:57 PM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rides floor cleaning car at New Delhi Railway station - Watch
Taking passengers at the New Delhi railway station by surprise, Union Railway Minister was seen riding a floor mopping car on the platform at New Delhi railway station on Friday. See video here
Sep 18, 2021, 22:17 PM IST
Cabinet approves 9 structural reforms, 5 process reforms for telecom sector: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Cabinet Committee has approved nine structural reforms and five process reforms for the telecom sector.
Sep 15, 2021, 15:41 PM IST
Rail will start plying on Jammu-Baramulla track soon, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation for the construction of two new railway platforms and additional facilities in Katra.
Sep 13, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
Samridh scheme launched: 300 startups to get Centre’s support as India eyes 100 unicorns target
Ministry of Electronics and IT special secretary Jyoti Arora said that the concept of the Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development & Growth (SAMRIDH) has been developed on the lines of silicon valley based accelerator YCombinator.
Aug 25, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw dances with tribal women in Odisha- Watch
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is in Odisha along with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to partake in the Jan Ashirwad Yatra.
Aug 20, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Indian Railways lost nearly 3000 employees to COVID-19: Minister tells Rajya Sabha
Railways lost 2,903 employees due to COVID-19, minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha.
Jul 24, 2021, 18:23 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Spl Edition): Whose DNA is political violence?
On Thursday, when IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stood at his place to make a statement regarding the alleged snooping of some politicians, TMC MP Shantanu Sen approached him, snatching the page of the statement from the minister's hand and tearing it Drove it, and threw it towards the Deputy Chairman. After which Sen was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Jul 23, 2021, 19:14 PM IST
TMC MP Shantanu Sen suspended from Rajya Sabha, as he snatched speech letter from IT Minister's hands and tore it
On Thursday, when IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stood at his place to make a statement regarding the alleged snooping of some politicians, TMC MP Shantanu Sen approached him, snatching the page of the statement from the minister's hand and tearing it Drove it, and threw it towards the Deputy Chairman. After which Sen was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Jul 23, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Trinamool Congress member tears I-T Minister's Snoopgate statement in Rajya Sabha
As Trinamool member Shantanu Sen snatched the paper from the IT Minister and tore it, the house saw heated exchange between the Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Trinamool MPs, leading to the house being adjourned.
Jul 22, 2021, 20:53 PM IST
