Ashwini Vaishnaw News

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  Railways To Run 1,205 Special Trains Over Next 4 Days To Manage Chhath Rush

  The government on Thursday said that in addition to the regular train services, 1,205 special trains will operate over the next four days to accommodate the Chhath festival rush.

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  Special Printed Blanket Covers To Be Provided In Select Indian Trains' AC Coaches

  Indian Railways is bringing a touch of Rajasthan to select AC coaches with Sanganeri print blanket covers. Find out more below.

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  Medieval Europe Saw Madhya Pradesh As World's Centre: Nick Booker At NDTV World Summit

  Medieval Europeans once considered Ujjain, in present-day Madhya Pradesh, the centre of the world for their astronomical calculations, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker has said.

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  "Big Win For India, UPI, Aadhaar Models Used In Many Nations": Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit

  Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India's digital architectures are being endorsed and embraced globally, with at least 13 countries adopting the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

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  All About Sarvam AI, Which Ashwini Vaishnaw Spoke Of At NDTV World Summit

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Bengaluru-based start-up Sarvam's AI model will be launched either in December or January 2026.

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  Railways Undergo Massive Modernisation With 35,000 km Of New Tracks: Minister

  Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday highlighted India's remarkable progress in railway modernisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the results of the past 11 years are clearly visible.

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  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Tests 'Made-In-India' Mappls Navigation App: Video

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tested the Mappls navigation app. Here's what you must know about the 'Made-In-India' Google Maps alternative.

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  Ashwini Vaishnaw At NDTV World Summit 2025: All About Railways, Electronics Minister

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will take the stage on Day 2 of the NDTV World Summit 2025 to spotlight India's digital and technological journey.

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  Education Ministry Directs Officials To Use Zoho Office Suite After Minister's Endorsement

  The push for indigenous digital tools is growing across ministries. Earlier, IT and I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said he uses Zoho's office suite for official tasks.

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  Government's Dussehra Gift For Staff: 3% Dearness Allowance Hike Approved

  The government has approved a three per cent increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief effective from July 1, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Wednesday afternoon.

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  Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Be Operational By 2029, Surat-Bilimora Section Ready By 2027

  The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be operational by 2029, and the 50-km stretch of India's first high-speed rail corridor between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to open by 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

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  Ashwini Vaishnaw Moves To 'Swadeshi Platform' Zoho. All About It

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said he was switching to Zoho, a homegrown software suite, as part of his call to embrace Swadeshi platforms.

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  "I Am Moving To Zoho": Ashwini Vaishnaw Joins PM Modi's Call For 'Swadeshi'

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that he is moving to Zoho, a homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

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  Consumption, Production, Investment, Jobs: Minister On GST Reforms' Impact

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the GST reforms, set to come into effect on September 22, will set off a "virtuous cycle" of consumption, production, investment and employment.

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  Chenab Rail Bridge To Atal Tunnel: Minister Shares India's Engineering Feats

  Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on how Indian engineers were turning challenges into milestones.