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“Indian Railways has undergone a historic transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi Ji – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Manesar, 17 June: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that Indian Railways has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that before 2014, Railways remained a victim of neglect for decades, with an annual investment of only ₹25-30 thousand crores. But now […]

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PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Chenab Railway Bridge and Iconic Anji Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

NEW DELHI, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated two landmark infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district — the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Railway Bridge, and India’s first cable-stayed Anji Bridge. These historic bridges are key components of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which aims to transform […]

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PM Modi Inspects World’s Highest Chenab Railway Bridge in J&K’s Reasi

NEW DELHI, 6 JUNE: Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir), June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inspected the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This historic visit marks a major milestone in India’s rail infrastructure and connectivity development. Following the […]

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India’s Common Compute Capacity Surpasses 34,000 GPUs; Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces 3 More Startups to Build Indigenous Foundation Models

New Delhi, May 30: India’s national AI compute capacity has crossed 34,000 GPUs, a major step toward creating a self-reliant digital ecosystem. Alongside this, three additional startups have been selected to build India’s own Foundation Models under the IndiaAI Mission, further strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. The announcements were made by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister […]

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Massive Infrastructure Push in Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam–Nagda Third & Fourth Rail Line Cleared to Boost Trade, Ease Traffic, and Support Simhastha 2028

New Delhi, 29 May 2025 – In a significant development aimed at strengthening rail infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the Cabinet’s green signal for the much-awaited third and fourth rail lines between Ratlam and Nagda. Designed to reduce traffic congestion on the high-density route, this ₹1,018 crore project will […]

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Railway Minister reviewed train operations, instructed to Operate special trains keeping in mind the requirements of the public

New Delhi , 9 May , 2025 – Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the arrangements made for rail operations. After taking full stock of the situation, he directed the railway officials to coordinate with various government agencies and operate trains to help the people in the border areas. Along with regular trains, special trains should […]

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Fact Check Unit Identifies 1,500+ Fake News Incidents Since 2021

New Delhi : A fact-check unit of the Central government has identified more than 1,500 fake news items in the last three years, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister revealed that the Fact Check Unit (FCU) of the Press Information […]

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Govt’s Efforts to Curb Online Pornography

New Delhi : The Indian government is implementing stringent measures to combat online pornography while ensuring a safe and accountable digital environment for users. Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an open, secure, and trustworthy internet. He emphasized that online […]

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Indian Railways expands Global Footprint and Strengthens Financial Position: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prayagraj: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the achievements and future plans of Indian Railways during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He emphasized that Indian Railways is providing safe, high-quality services at affordable fares while strengthening its global presence and financial position. Indian Railways […]

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Rajya Sabha Passes Railways (Amendment) Bill 2025: Major Reforms in Infrastructure, Safety & Modernization

New Delhi, March 10, 2025: Today, the Rajya Sabha passed a landmark bill aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India. Addressing the House, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the bill’s role in empowering field offices, enhancing efficiency, and reinforcing cooperative federalism. The Minister expressed gratitude to […]

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