Reasi, August 20, 2026; Train journeys between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal are set to become quicker after the Railway Ministry cleared an increase in the maximum permissible speed on the 111-kilometre Broad Gauge corridor to 100 kmph. The decision covers the newly developed rail link under Northern Railway’s Jammu Division. Previously, trains […]
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New Delhi, August 19, 2026 : On the occasion of World Photography Day, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, interacted with photographers following the Cabinet briefing in New Delhi. The Minister appreciated the contribution of photographers in capturing and documenting important moments of public life and national […]
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New Delhi, July 29: Indian Railways has reported a significant improvement in rail safety, with only two consequential train accidents recorded during the first three months of the 2026-27 financial year (up to June 2026). The Ministry of Railways attributed the decline to sustained investments in modern infrastructure, advanced safety technology, and stricter maintenance practices […]
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New Delhi, July 22: The Central Government has released the Draft Telecommunications Rules 2026, proposing a unified regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to simplify compliance, reduce regulatory complexity, and improve the ease of doing business for broadcasters across India. The Draft Telecommunications Rules 2026 […]
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New Delhi, July 22: India has emerged as one of the world’s leading nations in railway electrification, with 99.6% of its broad gauge railway network now electrified, making it the second most electrified railway system globally after Switzerland. The achievement reflects the rapid transformation of Indian Railways under its nationwide electrification mission. According to information […]
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Raipur, July 16, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today met Shri Dayanand, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Raipur Division, at his official residence in Raipur. During the meeting, the DRM presented an invitation on behalf of Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw for the inauguration of the redeveloped Sarona and Balod railway stations under […]
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New Delhi, July 14, 2026 :Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced eight new structural reforms under the Ministry’s ‘Reform Express’ initiative, taking the total number of reforms implemented to 17. The measures are aimed at modernising Indian Railways, reducing logistics costs, improving freight operations, encouraging private investment and promoting environmentally sustainable transportation. Addressing […]
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Puri, July 6: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, conducted a detailed review of Indian Railways’ preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri, focusing on ensuring safe, smooth and comfortable travel for the large number of devotees expected during the annual religious festival. During the review, the […]
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Bhubaneswar, July 6, 2026: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated two new express train services—Nanded-Mumbai Express and Tanakpur-Nanded Express—and also flagged off the extension of the Tanakpur-Pilibhit train service up to Shahjahanpur through video conferencing from Rail Sadan in Bhubaneswar. New Train Services to Boost Regional Connectivity Addressing the virtual inauguration ceremony, Vaishnaw […]
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Gautam Buddha Nagar , June 27, 2026: Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India will soon begin domestic manufacturing of advanced Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) worth nearly ₹40,000 crore, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening the country’s electronics ecosystem. The announcement was made during the […]
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