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Tag: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Launch Date Confirmed for December

Indian Railways to launch Vande Bharat sleeper trains in December with advanced safety features, premium amenities, and superior comfort over Rajdhani Express.

India Approves 17 Electronics Component Projects Worth ₹7,172 Crore

Government greenlights high-value component manufacturing to boost domestic supply chains and create ₹65,111 crore production capacity across nine states.

Govt to Compress DPDP Act Compliance Timelines: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's government is working with big tech to shorten DPDP Act compliance deadlines. Learn how this impacts data protection and your rights.

8th Pay Commission Cleared: New Salaries from January 2026

Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission terms, affecting 48 lakh employees and 67 lakh pensioners. New pay structure expected from January 2026.

7 Electronics Projects Worth ₹5,532 Crore Approved to Cut Import Bill

Indian government approves 7 electronics component manufacturing projects to reduce import dependency by ₹20,000 crore and boost domestic production.

Rs 5,532 Crore Electronics Projects Approved, Creating 5,195 Jobs

Seven electronics component manufacturing projects approved under ECMS scheme to boost domestic production and create thousands of new jobs across India.

India’s Electronics Exports Set to Become 2nd Largest Category

India's electronics exports surge 42% to $22.2 billion, becoming the 3rd largest export category and poised to climb to 2nd place, driven by smartphone manufacturing.

India Targets Chipset Self-Reliance in 2 Years: Key Developments

India developing indigenous chipsets for CCTV, mobile phones and navigation systems to achieve electronics self-reliance within two years, announces Minister Vaishnaw.

India Mandates Senior Officials for Social Media Content Takedowns

New IT rules require Joint Secretary/DIG-level approval for content removal, bringing transparency and accountability to online moderation.

Railway Minister Reviews Delhi Station Amid Diwali Rush, 75K Passengers

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects crowd management at New Delhi Railway Station during peak Diwali travel, praises smooth handling of 75,000 passengers.

Data is New Oil, Centres are Refineries: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines India's digital growth strategy with 5G success, upcoming AI models, and global DPI expansion driving transformation.

GST 2.0 Impact: Record Car, Electronics Sales as Food Inflation Turns Negative

Three cabinet ministers reveal how GST reforms boosted festive sales, created 25% electronics growth, and brought food deflation benefits to Indian consumers.