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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
 "99.98% uptime for IRCTC website during Apr-Oct 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
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
 "Ministry of Railways promotes Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh and Pratika Rawal")
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
 "Vaishnaw reviews rail preparations as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Tamil Nadu")
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
 "Centre approves 17 more projects worth ₹7,172 crore under ECMS")
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
Added electronics consumption of ₹20 trn likely due to GST rejig: Vaishnaw
He was speaking at a joint press conference with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on savings due to GST reforms
Vande Bharat 4.0 to be built with focus on exports, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat 4.0 will combine advanced tech and comfort, aiming at export markets and positioning India as a global rail technology supplier
 "Vande Bharat 4.0 to be built with focus on exports, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Vaishnaw inaugurates Sonik logistics hub, launches 2 new freight services
The Union Minister said that door-to-door services are essential for the country, as they will enhance efficiency and significantly reduce logistics costs
 "Vaishnaw inaugurates Sonik logistics hub, launches 2 new freight services")
Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27")
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off 3 Amrit Bharat, 4 passenger trains for Bihar
The three Amrit Bharat Express Trains will be connecting 25 districts with 62 stoppages in Bihar, increasing connectivity for the people
 "Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off 3 Amrit Bharat, 4 passenger trains for Bihar")
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be fully operational by 2029: Vaishnaw
The railway minister stated that the most modern technologies are being utilized to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains
Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate 16th International Railway Expo: CII
Launched in 1990, the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) is the CII's premier flagship exhibition that is being organised in partnership with the Ministry of Railways
Union Cabinet clears schemes to add 10,000 medical seats by 2028-29
The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 15,034 crore schemes to add 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats by 2028-29 through upgradation of government colleges
 "Union Cabinet clears schemes to add 10,000 medical seats by 2028-29")
Cabinet clears 4-lane highway, rail line projects in poll-bound Bihar
The Cabinet has cleared two big projects in Bihar-doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya rail line and building a 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah highway to boost travel and trade
 "Cabinet clears 4-lane highway, rail line projects in poll-bound Bihar")
People will save on 99% of daily use items: Vaishnaw hails GST reforms
Ashwini Vaishnaw met shopkeepers in the national capital and raised awareness regarding the next-generation GST reforms
 "People will save on 99% of daily use items: Vaishnaw hails GST reforms")
Vaishnaw conducts bullet train tunnel breakthrough; 1st phase begins 2027
The first phase of the bullet train project will be first launched on the Surat-Bilimora section in 2027, covering Thane in 2028 and the Bandra Kurla Complex in 2029, Vaishnaw said
