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Kavach deployment across 3,000 km progressing steadily: Minister of Railways

Union Minister Vaishnaw said Kavach anti-collision system is progressing steadily, with 1,500 km of route length covered. Intrusion Detection System to be deployed in 700 km of elephant-prone areas, with 99.5% accuracy.

287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

To curb traffic problems in the city, the Ministry of Railways has proposed to develop a circular rail network of around 287 km on the outskirts of Bengaluru

Rules coming soon on deepfakes, says Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rules coming soon on deepfakes, says Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Deepfake Issue: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a high-level meeting to address the challenges posed by deepfake content.

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Social media platforms to be summoned over deepfake issue

Government to meet social media platforms on deepfake issue; safe harbour immunity won't apply if adequate steps not taken. PM Modi cautions deepfakes can lead to crisis, urges media to raise awareness & educate people. Government to hold meeting in 3-4 days, platforms like Meta and Google to be called.

‘State-sponsored’ attacks on phones of India opposition leaders, says Apple

Several parliamentarians and journalists warned their devices were likely compromised by ‘state-sponsored attackers’.

Centre has launched investigation into Apple’s alerts to Opposition MPs: Vaishnaw

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Government has launched an investigation into the alerts sent by Apple to several Opposition members of parliament

Andhra train accident: CM Jagan announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia each for kin of deceased

Jagan Mohan Reddy reached the Government General Hospital in Vizianagaram in a helicopter and interacted with the injured persons undergoing treatment there and the kin of the deceased.

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks to Jagan over relief measures for Andhra train accident victims

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks to Jagan over relief measures for Andhra train accident victims

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke to CM Jagan Mohan Reddy about medical aid and relief measures for victims of Vizianagaram train accident.

80% of India’s urban population has access to high-speed Internet: PM Modi

80% of India’s urban population has access to high-speed Internet: PM Modi

PM Modi hails 5G progress: 80% of India's population now has access. 4 lakh 5G base stations built in 1 year. India moving towards becoming a leader in 6G. 2G scam avoided, 4G expanded without a stain. Electronics manufacturing exports at Rs 2 lakh crore. India assembling Apple, Samsung, Google…

New train services provide boost for rail connectivity in North East and J&K

New train services provide boost for rail connectivity in North East and J&K

Union Railways Minister flags off two new trains, extends two more to remote parts of North East. Vistadome coach in Budgam-Banihal train in J&K also flagged off

Railways approves first passenger train to President Murmu’s native place in Odisha

Railways approves first passenger train to President Murmu’s native place in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu’s native place Rairangpur and Badampahad in Mayurbhanj district will now get mail or express train, they said.

Political storm over ‘cash for query’ allegation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra intensifies

Political storm over ‘cash for query’ allegation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra intensifies

The political storm over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s “cash-for-query” allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra intensified

Bihar Train Accident: 4 dead, over 50 injured after Northeast Express derails near Buxar

Bihar Train Accident: 4 dead, over 50 injured after Northeast Express derails near Buxar

At least four people have died and around 50 people were injured after 21 coaches of the North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express cleaned in just 14 minutes

Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express cleaned in just 14 minutes

The Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express was cleaned and ready for the trip in just 14 minutes as part of the ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ challenge on October 1 (Sunday). In response to the call given by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the mechanical and cleaning staff (Swachh Vande Veers) of…

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High-speed train to ply between Ahmedabad, Sanand in next six months: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a high-speed train will start plying between Ahmedabad and Sanand in the next six months.

Micron plant groundbreaking on September 23: MoS Chandrasekhar

Micron Technology, Inc. to build $2.75 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat, with Union & State govt subsidies, says Ashwini Vaishnaw, He expects output by December 2024

Matter of happiness Vishwakarma scheme is being launched on PM Modi’s birthday: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced PM Modi will launch 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' on his 73rd birthday to provide support, skill and tools to artisans and craftsmen. On the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', PM Modi will launch the scheme to enhance skills of artisans and craftsmen and give recognition to things…

India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?

India approved its first ever privacy law amid surveillance concerns. Here are the good and bad of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

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Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for the sale of SIM cards?

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently introduced revised norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards, as well as norms for registering the final point of sale by licensees. We explore the changes and why they were required.

There is consensus to collaborate on DPI, cybersecurity, and skilling among G20 nations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The four-day G20 Ministers and officers meeting on digital economy concluded here on Saturday with an “absolute consensus” between member countries to collaborate and focus on three areas: Digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, and skilling for digital technology, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global interconnectedness has created shared security risks, requiring urgent collaboration on digital security. India's G20 presidency has identified three priority areas: digital public infrastructure, security in the digital economy, and digital skilling. These priorities reflect PM Modi's vision of democratising technology, with UPI as a…

East Coast Railway to install Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks

In a bid to prevent elephants from being hit by speeding trains, East Coast Railway has decided to install an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and deter wild elephants approaching railway tracks. The IDS will be installed in railway sections prone to elephant movements. As per direction by Union…

Fundamental thinking of India changed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's fundamental thinking has changed in last 10 yrs, leading to 1.1 lakh startups. Govt. has shifted from tech transfer to self-reliance. Vande Bharat Express is an example. Startups have raised $130B, current value $450B. Meity received 5000 applications for Global Digital Innovation Challenge, 30 chosen. #Startups #India #G20 #DigitalEconomy…

Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in).

Five cross-border projects at various stages of development: Vaishnaw

He said the five projects having a total length of 125 km will cost ₹2,722 core.

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