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Railways will act against those responsible for New Delhi station stampede: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi, Feb16: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Speaking to IANS, Athawale stated that the administration should be more vigilant to prevent such incidents in the future.
Congress' Naseem Khan slams Centre for stampede, demands Railway Minister's resignation
Mumbai, Feb 16: Congress leader Naseem Khan on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and blamed the Central government for the incident.
Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: PM Modi
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Situation under control at New Delhi Railway Station: Ashwini Vaishnaw after stampede
New Delhi, February 16: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.
Surge in passengers during train delays triggered stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, says DCP
New Delhi, Feb 16: A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night left at least 15 people dead, as a large crowd rushed to catch trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela.
President Murmu expresses condolences following tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences on Sunday to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
15 killed as Mahakumbh rush leads to stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16: At least 15 people have been killed after a massive crowd of passengers in a rush to catch trains to Prayagraj in the New Delhi Railway Station led to a stampede late on Saturday night, officials said.
Bengaluru airport to be linked with new rail link: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, Feb 15: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Saturday that new rail connectivity would soon be provided to link Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds PM Modi, FM Sitharaman for taking care of lower, middle income groups
Bengaluru, Feb 15: Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Saturday that while presenting the budget Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have always kept lower and middle-income groups at the core of thinking.
India fastest growing economy, inflation under control: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, February 15: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday highlighted India's economic strength, stating that the country remains the fastest-growing large economy while keeping inflation under control.
Game changer: Lam Research announces major investment of over Rs 10,000 cr in India's semiconductor sector
New Delhi, February 12: In a significant boost to India's semiconductor ambitions, Lam Research, a US-based semiconductor services company, has announced a major investment of over Rs 10,000 crore in India. This move
US chip company Lam Research to invest Rs 10,000 crore in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 11: US-based semiconductor company Lam Research will invest Rs 10,000 crore in India, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced on Tuesday.
'No Vehicle Zone' implemented in Prayagraj ahead of Magh Purnima Snan
Prayagraj, February 11: Ahead of the Magh Purnima Snan at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj February 12, the administration on Tuesday morning declared a 'No Vehicle' zone' in the area.
Northern Railways gears up for MahaKumbh Snan on Feb 12, ensures smooth travel
New Delhi, February 10: Northern Railways is making extensive preparations for the upcoming Snan on February 12, ensuring smooth travel for MahaKumbh devotees.
NCW seeks Ashwini Vaishnaw's help to curb obscene content on OTT platforms
New Delhi, Feb 10: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking regulatory measures to check obscene content available on various Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms and social media streaming sites, an official said on Monday.
All 8 stations in Prayagraj area fully functional, lakhs of pilgrims reaching home safely daily: Minister
New Delhi, Feb 10: Union Minister of Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday informed that about 330 trains from eight different stations in the Prayagraj area carried 12.5 lakh passengers back to their homes on Sunday.
Arrangements put in place at 8 stations for Prayagraj Mahakumbh: Railway minister Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 10: Ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Railways has taken care of all the arrangements at eight railway stations for Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
PLI booster: Apple iPhones hit record exports of Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 months this fiscal
New Delhi, Feb 10: Riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple has reached all-time high iPhone export figures from India at Rs 1 lakh crore for the 10 months (April-January) in the current financial year (FY25).
Investment worth Rs 95,566 crore being made for development of railways in Bihar: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Patna, February 9: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that the government was making an investment worth Rs 95,566 crore for the development of railways in Bihar.
Nuclear plants to power railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 9: The growing power requirements of Indian Railways (IR) are likely to be met with clean and reliable nuclear power, for which the Power Ministry has been approached, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bihar: Union Railway Minister to inaugurate cantonment overbridge in Bettiah
Patna, Feb 8: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to visit Bettiah on Sunday for the much-anticipated inauguration of the cantonment overbridge.
136 Vande Bharat trains operational, running at almost 100% occupancy: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 8: As many as 136 Vande Bharat train services having chair cars are operational on the Indian Railways network as of January 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The Minister also said that overall occupancy in these trains is almost 100 per cent.
India accelerates clean energy transition with Amazon's investments, aims for 50% non-fossil fuel power by 2030
New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday emphasized India's leadership in global clean energy transition as the country's journey towards a clean energy future received a significant boost with Amazon announcing investments in three new wind energy projects.
OpenAI CEO discusses AI roadmap with Indian startup leaders
New Delhi, Feb 5: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday met leading Indian startup founders and investors in a closed-door session here, and discussed the ChatGPT maker's plans for the Indian market.
Finance Ministry asks employees to strictly avoid using AI tools in office
New Delhi, February 5: The Finance Ministry has asked its employees not to use any Al tools or apps in office devices as they pose data safety risks.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets OpenAI's Sam Altman, discuss collaboration
New Delhi, February 5: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and discussed India's strategy of creating the entire AI stack - GPUs, model, and apps.
Finance Ministry urges employees to avoid using ChatGPT, DeepSeek for official work
New Delhi, Feb 5: The Finance Ministry has asked its employees not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official work.
OpenAI to collaborate with India, Sam Altman hails PM Modi's AI vision: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 5: As the artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up globally, India has devised an exhaustive strategy to create a full AI stack and OpenAI is willing to collaborate with the country on this mission, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
India is a very important market for AI, can be a leading force in world: Sam Altman
New Delhi, Feb 5: As India embarks on an exciting artificial intelligence (AI) journey, OpenAI Co-founder and CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday said India is a very important market for AI and the company's second biggest market globally.
BJD slams Centre over 'poor allocation' of funds for railway's development in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4: The main opposition party in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD), on Tuesday criticised Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over his claims of record allocation of funds for development of railways in the eastern state in the Union Budget 2025-26.
India has over 300 mobile manufacturing units, exports surpass Rs 1.29 lakh cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 4: India has risen to become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer and from just 2 units in 2014, over 300 units are operational nationwide today, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday.
India to have foundational AI model in 10 months from now: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 4: India will have its first foundational Artificial Intelligence model in at maximum 10 months from now, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday.
PM has taken up mission to modernise, expand railway facilities in West Bengal, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, February 4: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the funds allocated for the development of railway infrastructure in West Bengal in this year's budget, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up the modernization and expansion of railway facilities in the state.
Railway infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh receives major boost under Union Budget with Rs 9,417 crore allocation
Guntur, February 4: Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Guntur district, Ramakrishna, on Monday said that the government has allocated Rs 9,417 crores under the Union Budget for the development of various railway projects in Andhra Pradesh.
Yotta launches India's first sovereign B2C AI chatbot 'myShakti'
Mumbai, Feb 4: In a bid to boost the 'Make in India' initiative and create homegrown AI models, Yotta Data Services on Tuesday introduced 'myShakti', India's first sovereign B2C generative AI chatbot.
Union Budget: Rs 10,440 crores allocated for railway infrastructure in NE
Guwahati, Feb 3: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the physical progress of all the ongoing projects in the northeastern region is advancing at a good pace.
Telugu states get record allocation for railway projects: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Hyderabad, Feb 3: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana got record budget allocations of Rs. 9,417 crore and Rs.
Union Budget: Center allocates Rs 10,599 crore for development of Odisha railways
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3: The Union government has allocated Rs10,599 crore for the development of Railway infrastructure in the state in the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26.
New 200 Vande Bharat, 50 Namo Bharat trains among Budget's railway push: Ashwini Vaishnaw (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Feb 1: From starting 200 new Vande Bharat trains to the enhancement of safety measures for passengers and more, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday promised to take the railway network and facilities to the next level using the Rs 2.52 lakh crore allocated for expansion in Budget 2025-26.
200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains in next 2-3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 1: Calling the Union Budget 2025-26 "amazing", Union Railways and Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that with the big allocation to it, Indian Railways is all set to expand faster, safer and comfortable rail travel across the country.