Ashwini Vaishnaw
- India
Railway minister announces launch of Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai’s suburban trains
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the upcoming launch of the automatic train protection system Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai’s suburban trains. The railway ministry said the state-of-the-art safety and…
- India
Naidu thanks PM Modi for approval to Tirupati railway line project
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of the Tirupati-Katpadi railway line doubling project. Naidu took to X to thank the…
- Technology
Govt launches new Aadhaar app: No need to carry photocopies anymore
New Delhi: In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally —…
- Hyderabad
Centre approves MMTS expansion in Hyderabad at Rs 1169 cr
Hyderabad: The central government has approved the expansion of Hyderabad’s Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) at an estimated cost of Rs 1,169 crore. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision, which includes constructing…
- India
Centre issues 1,298 blocking orders related to online betting, gaming
New Delhi: In a bid to curb the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction, the government has issued 1,298 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites (including mobile…
- India
90% reduction in train accidents in almost 20 years: Railway Minister
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said train accidents have come down from 698 in 2005-06 to 73 today, showing a remarkable 90 per cent reduction with a laser sharp…
- India
Railways operated more than 16,000 trains operated during Maha Kumbh: Vaishnaw
Prayagraj: More than 16,000 trains were operated for the Maha Kumbh that carried around five crore devotees to the pilgrimage, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Thursday. Vaishnaw, who was here…
- India
8th Pay Commission for central government employees approved
New Delhi: In a major decision, the government on Thursday, January 16, decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The…
- News
Over 57k passengers allotted alternative accommodation in 2023-24: Ashwini
New Delhi: More than 57,200 passengers were allotted alternative accommodation under ‘VIKALP’ scheme during the financial year 2023-24, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. “With a view to…
- Telangana
Need clarity on Kazipet coach factory’s status: BRS
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra and former chief whip Dasu Vinay Bhaskar have urged Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make a clear announcement regarding the establishment of a…
- News
Refrain from privatising Indian Railways: Opposition urges govt
New Delhi: Opposition members on Wednesday said the government should not privatise Indian Railways as it will hurt the interest of poor people and demanded that concession for senior citizens be restored.…
- India
Train accidents have declined by 73% in last 10 years: Ashwini
New Delhi: As a consequence of various safety measures taken by Indian Railways there has been an over 70 per cent decline in the number of train accidents during the last 10…
- India
Govt approves fortified rice supply under welfare schemes till Dec 2028
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday decided to continue the supply of free fortified rice under the food law and other welfare schemes till 2028 with an outlay of Rs 17,082 crore,…
- India
Rs 14,700 crore allocated for rail development in MP: Vaishnaw
Gwalior: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said Rs 14,700 crore have been allocated for the development of railways in Madhya Pradesh. The railway minister on Sunday virtually flagged off a train service…
- Telangana
Vaishnaw slams Konda Surekha’s ‘divorce’ remarks, questions Rahul
New Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday slammed the remarks of Telangana minister targeting actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya as “appalling” and questioned the “silence” of Congress leader Rahul…
