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Ashwini Vaishnaw leads India’s Historic Participation at WEF Davos 2025, Showcasing Unity and Economic Growth

Mumbai , 24 January 2025– The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos witnessed the largest-ever contingent from India, showcasing a unified “Bharat” with participation from several states including Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and West Bengal. The contingent, led by prominent Chief Ministers (CMs) such as Nara C Naidu of […]

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8th Pay Commission to be Established for Central Government Workers and Retirees

New Delhi : The Indian government has officially announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for Central government employees and pensioners. The announcement was made by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, during a media briefing on the Cabinet’s decision. The decision to establish the 8th Pay Commission comes ahead […]

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Indian Railways, Led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prepares for Maha Kumbh 2025: Innovations and Enhanced Amenities for 40 Crore Pilgrims

Prayagraj, 12-01-2024– Union Minister of Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has inaugurated several key initiatives to enhance Indian Railways’ readiness for Maha Kumbh 2025 in the Prayagraj region. These measures aim to provide safe, seamless, and technologically advanced services for millions of pilgrims. Key Announcements and Inaugurations: 1.Launch of the Kumbh War Room: •A dedicated War […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Awards 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2024 to 101 Railway Officials and 22 Shields to top performing zones

New Delhi, 21 DEC 2024 – Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 101 Railway officials and 22 Shields to best performing Zones in different categories today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.  The ceremony has been graced by the presence of Chairman & CEO […]

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Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates 2nd Entry of Cuttack Railway Station, Enhancing Passenger Convenience.

Bhubaneswar, December 7, 2024 – Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the 2nd Entry of Cuttack Railway Station this evening, marking a significant milestone in the Station’s Redevelopment under the Amrit Stations Scheme. This new entry, along with the East Side Station Building, is set to […]

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MoU Signed to Strengthen Technical Collaboration Between Indian and Swiss Railways

New Delhi, 29 October 2024: In a move set to transform India’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways and Swiss Railways formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and reliability within India’s rail system. The agreement was signed today via video conference, with Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of […]

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Railways taking continuous efforts to enhance the comfort and safety of Loco Pilots

Nashik , 5 Oct , 2024- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology interacted with Chief Loco Inspectors during his Nasik visit. They were undergoing training at the Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRIEEN) , Nashik. The Minister discussed various key issues related to modernizing locomotive operations […]

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Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Landmark Visit to Bengaluru’s Railway Training Institute: A New Era of Trust and Collaboration

New Delhi , 02 September, 2024 –Minister of Railways, Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, made a historic visit to the Railway Training Institute in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone for the institution. MoS Shri. V. Somanna and Shri. Satish Kumar, who has now become the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board have accompanied Shri. Vaishnaw. This […]

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Railway Minister unveils Vande Bharat sleeper coach prototype, targets passenger service in three months

Bengaluru, 1 September 2024 :  On Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  unveiled the much-anticipated prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at Bharat Earth Movers Limited’s (BEML) facility. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in India’s rail transport sector, with the coach set to undergo rigorous trials for the next 10 days. Following these initial […]

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Union Cabinet has approved three significant metro rail projects

New Delhi : Union Cabinet has given its approval to three new metro rail projects in the country. The projects include phase three of Bangalore Metro with an estimated cost of 15 thousand 611 crore rupees, Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project with a cost of 12 thousand 200 crore rupees and Pune Metro Phase-1 […]

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