The Latest Breaking News from Ashwini Vaishnaw

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.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

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

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

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.

TechRadar · Aug 24, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023