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Electronics exports hit ₹4 trillion in 2025, set to rise further: Vaishnaw
According to official estimates, electronic production reached around ₹11.3 crore and exports were to the tune of ₹3.3 trillion in 2024-25
 "Electronics exports hit ₹4 trillion in 2025, set to rise further: Vaishnaw")
Vaishnaw participates in critical minerals ministerial meeting hosted by US
Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the United States Treasury to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals, especially rare earth elements
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India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
From chips to sovereign AI, Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how India plans to build a full-stack tech ecosystem and become a major semiconductor and AI power by 2032
 "India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On Tuesday, Rajasthan also unveiled its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Policy 2026, which aims to promote responsible, inclusive and innovation-driven AI in the state
 "33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
10 states, 4 Union ministers to take part in World Economic Forum summit
The huge Indian delegation to the WEF Annual Meeting, to be held from January 19 to 23, comes in the context of India's efforts at diversifying its exports and its search for rare earth minerals
 "10 states, 4 Union ministers to take part in World Economic Forum summit")
Vaishnaw virtually sees breakthrough of bullet train tunnel in Maharashtra
The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is India's only high-speed rail project
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India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed
India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph
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First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares
The train service will connect Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam and is aimed at offering a faster and more affordable alternative to air travel
 "First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares")
Southern Railway to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Vaishnaw
He announced comprehensive upgrades for coaching terminals in Southern Railway hubs, including Chennai, Coimbatore and Ernakulam (Kochi) to facilitate this
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Railways to double train capacity in major cities by 2030: Ashwini Vaishnaw
While the plan is to double capacity by 2030, capacity is expected to increase progressively over the next five years, so the benefits of the addition can be realised immediately
India offers most affordable train fares, says Rail Minister Vaishnaw
Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the prices of tickets in India are about five or ten per cent of the prices in developed countries
 "India offers most affordable train fares, says Rail Minister Vaishnaw")
99.98% uptime for IRCTC website during Apr-Oct 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said that in cases where complaints related to food quality onboard trains are received, prompt and appropriate punitive action is taken against service providers
Railways gave 508K jobs in 11 years; hiring on for 120K posts: Vaishnaw
There were 411,000 recruitments in the Indian Railways during the period from 2004-2005 to 2013-and 508,000 between 2014-2015 and 2024-2025
 "Railways gave 508K jobs in 11 years; hiring on for 120K posts: Vaishnaw")
Ministry of Railways promotes Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh and Pratika Rawal
Earlier in November, the three players were felicitated at Rail Bhawan by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Vaishnaw reviews rail preparations as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Tamil Nadu
The coastal areas expected to be hit by the impending cyclone fall mainly under the Southern Railway zone
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India's chipmaking to be at par with major producers by 2032: Vaishnaw
The world's most populous nation has used a $10 billion fund to fuel its chip programme, helping to bring about several assembly, packaging and testing ventures
Centre approves 17 more projects worth ₹7,172 crore under ECMS
Aequs, Uno Minda, and Zetwerk's arm among firms that got approval
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Security tightened at major railway stations after Delhi blast: Vaishnaw
Hours after the blast, the Northern Railway had said that the Railway Protection Force (RPF), in close coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP), is on high alert
Vaishnaw visits railways war room, encourages staff morale for festive duty
Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar Railway Station today to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the festive season
Regulation on deepfakes soon, two semicon units operational now: Vaishnaw
Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, the minister said that chips are key for building AI infrastructure and two semiconductor units, CG Semi and Kaynes, have started production in the country