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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. New Delhi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible. Speaking ...Read More >
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a significant transformation for Indian Railways, highlighting unprecedented track laying and station redevelopment. He also revealed that recruitment for RPF personnel will now be conducted annually, ensuring a consistent intake of new constables and sub-inspectors to bolster the force and improve cadre management. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the Indian Railways remained neglected for over five decades, but now it is undergoing total ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh announced that global tech giant Google will invest $15 billion (Rs 1.25 lakh crore) in setting up India's largest data center in Visakhapatnam, calling it the single biggest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country's history. He said the project represents not just a victory for the state, but a proud moment for the entire country. Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday, Lokesh said the milestone was possible onl ...Read More >
Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced his switch to Indian email provider Zoho Mail for official communication, joining ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Shivraj Singh Chouhan in supporting the 'swadeshi' initiative. Zoho Mail was launched in 2008 by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday said that he has switched to Indian email service provider, Zoho mail for all official communication. "Namaskar, I would like to inform you ...Read More >
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Mehsana on October 9, 2025, at Ganpat University. The event will see participation from international delegates, especially from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and the Netherlands. Before the opening, dignitaries will tour the exhibition, which covers 18,000 square meters with over 400 exhibitors in sectors like agro-processing, green energy, and technology. Companies such as Adani, Maruti Suz ...Read More >
Apple has achieved a record $10 billion in iPhone exports from India in the first six months of the fiscal year, marking a 75% increase. This surge is attributed to expanded production with two new factories and the global rollout of all iPhone models from India at launch. New Delhi: Apple has clocked a record $10 billion (about ₹88,730 crore, current currency conversion) worth of iPhone exports from India in the first six months of this fiscal, up 75% from $5.71 billion in the year-ago period ...Read More >
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this during a virtual meeting with Kerala BJP leaders on October 10 Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on October 8 announced that the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express will begin operations by mid-November. "Had a virtual meeting with the @BJP4Keralam team and district presidents. Glad to share that @RajeevRC_X ji's proposal for Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam & Bengaluru has been considered and is set to launch by mid-Novem ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Vande Bharat Express will be launched between Ernakulam and Bengaluru by mid-November, said Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. Meanwhile, during a virtual meeting held between Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and the BJP's Kerala team, the proposal of Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar to launch the Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam & Bengaluru was considered. Posting on X, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrot ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Vande Bharat Express will be launched between Ernakulam and Bengaluru by mid-November, said Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. Meanwhile, during a virtual meeting held between Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and the BJP's Kerala team, the proposal of Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar to launch the Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam & Bengaluru was considered. Also Read | Lakshmi Menon Case: Kerala High Court Gr ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Government has sanctioned a new Vande Bharat train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru via Thrissur and Palakkad, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. The service is expected to begin by mid-November, he said in a Facebook post, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Rajeev said that Bengaluru is a city where a large number of Keralites, including those in the IT sector, are employed. For a long ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar's NaMo Lab I Semiconductor Ecosystem | Image: Freepix As part of India's burgeoning semiconductor ecosystem, the new NaMo Semiconductor Lab in Bhubaneshwar is expected to foster semiconductor research and skilling while promoting Make in India' and 'Design in India' initiatives. The NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 4.95 crore, which is earmarked for equipment and Rs 35 lakh for softwar ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved 'NaMo semiconductor laboratory' at IIT Bhubaneswar. The project estimated at Rs 4.95 crore will be funded under the MPLAD scheme. The NaMo semiconductor lab will contribute to India's deep talent pool by equipping the youth with industry-ready skills. The lab will also position IIT Bhubaneswar as a hub for semiconductor research and skilling. It will help in developing talent for the chip manuf ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano, on Friday inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at the Surat airport. The two Ministers reviewed significant aspects of the project during their visit, including the advanced track s ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano, on Friday inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at the Surat airport. The two Ministers reviewed significant aspects of the project during their visit, including the advanced track sla ...Read More >
The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme has attracted investment. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced proposals worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore. This amount exceeds initial targets for investment and employment. The scheme aimed for Rs 59,000 crore investment. It also promises 1.41 lakh jobs, surpassing the 91,600 target. The application window for capital equipment remains open. The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore, Un ...Read More >
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas. These schools will cater to central government employees' children. The project involves Rs 5,862.55 crore over nine years from 2026-27. This includes capital and operational expenditures. For the first time, these KVs will feature Balvatikas. Twenty KVs will open in districts lacking existing schools. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme has received an overwhelming response from both domestic and international industry leaders. This reflects India's growing stature on the global stage and the increasing confidence of the domestic industry, including MSMEs, which have shown strong interest in making the country self-reliant in electronics manufacturing. The scheme is projected to create 1,42,000 direct jobs well above the target of 91,600 and a manifold number of indire ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The founder of leading Indian SaaS company Zoho Corporation, Sridhar Vembu, has announced that a new data center will soon be established in Odisha. The move is part of Zoho's commitment to data localisation and to supporting India's growing digital ecosystem. The company is known for its suite of business software, particularly cloud-based tools and applications. It offers a wide range of products designed to help businesses with tasks such as customer relationship management (CRM ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Sponsorship and Distribution Out of the 57 new KVs, seven will be sponsored by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the rest by state governments. Nineteen of the new sanctioned KVs are proposed to be opened in poll-bound Bihar. Twenty of the newly approved KVs are proposed to be opened in districts where no KV ...Read More >
The Cabinet approved widening the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam. This project costs Rs 6,957 crore and covers 85.675 km. It includes wildlife-friendly measures for Kaziranga National Park. The existing highway passes through the park. Heavy traffic causes frequent animal accidents. This development will improve connectivity and safety. The Cabinet on Wednesday approved widening of Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam at a total capital cost of Rs 6,957 crore. Accordi ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object i ...Read More >
Wheat is the main rabi (winter) crop, with sowing beginning from late October, while harvesting from March onwards. Other rabi crops include jowar, barley, gram and lentil. The government on Wednesday announced a 6.59 per cent increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat to Rs 2,585 per quintal for 2026-27 marketing year. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. Last year, wheat MSP was fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal for 2025-26 marke ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 1 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday presided over the State-level celebration function of 'International Day of Older Persons-2025' at the historic Ridge in Shimla. According to an official release, CM Sukhu said that the State government is making concerted efforts to provide better facilities and social security to the senior citizens. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reappointed As Chairperson of Parliamentary Sta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Khadi exhibition at Dilli Haat, INA, a day ahead of Gandhi Jayanti. The CM paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and also tried her hand at spinning the 'Charkha'. Also Read | Shashi Tharoor Reappointed As Chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. While speaking to the media at the event, the CM reminded the country of Gandhi's Khadi movement. She said, "October 2 is a big ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved a hike in dearness allowance for its employees, increased the minimum support price for key crops, and okayed a mission to boost pulses output in the country, in decisions that will cost the Centre ₹1.2 trillion. In a festival-season bonanza, the Union cabinet approved a 3% increase in the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for central government employees and pensioners. Effective 1 July, the DA stands at 58% of the basic pay, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 1: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's push for swadeshi technology, digital innovation, and self-reliant growth. During the media briefing on Union Cabinet decisions, Vaishnaw's presentation used Zoho Show, a homegrown, cloud-based presentation software, demonstrating the country's growing capabilities in digital innovation. Furthermore, he pointed out that the maps included in the presentation were sourced from Mappls by MapmyIndia, another n ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to celebrate the 150th year of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', across the country. The Constituent Assembly had accorded 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankimchandra Chatterji, the status of national song. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that keeping in mind the role played by the song during the freedom struggle, a decision was taken to hold country-wide celebra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the nationwide celebrations to mark the 150 years of the national song, 'Vande Mataram'. Addressing a cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Keeping in mind the role played by the song during the freedom struggle, a decision was taken to hold country-wide celebrations to mark its 150th year. The celebrations will be held across the country, especially for our y ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to celebrate the 150th year of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', across the country. The Constituent Assembly had accorded 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankimchandra Chatterji, the status of national song. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that keeping in mind the role played by the song during the freedom struggle, a decision was taken to hold country-wide celebra ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Centre has endorsed the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of National Highway (NH) 715 to avoid man-animal conflict and deaths, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said on the four-laning of the highway, which crosses through Kaziranga National Park, stating that it features a 34-kilometre elevated viaduct. "The fifth big decision taken by the Union Cabinet today is the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 (86 km, Rs 6,9 ...Read More >
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