Page 5 - Latest Updates on Ashwini Vaishnaw
'India must set clear AI rules, promote local content': Ashwini Vaishnaw
"We must incentivise local content promotion and enforce IP framework among other things," Vaishnaw said at WAVES summit in Mumbai
 "'India must set clear AI rules, promote local content': Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Colonialism suppressed pluralism, traditions need to get voice: Jaishankar
Amid AI's rising influence, the External Affairs Minister warned that its misuse is a growing concern, urging focus on reducing bias, democratising content, and ensuring ethical use
 "Colonialism suppressed pluralism, traditions need to get voice: Jaishankar")
Google, Microsoft, Nvidia join IICT to empower digital creators: Vaishnaw
The IICT is being established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in strategic collaboration with FICCI and CII
 "Google, Microsoft, Nvidia join IICT to empower digital creators: Vaishnaw")
Caste census to empower economically, socially backward classes: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said caste census will empower backward classes and promote inclusion. He blamed Congress and allies for opposing it in power and politicising it in opposition
 "Caste census to empower economically, socially backward classes: Amit Shah")
Centre unveils guidelines for ₹22,919 cr electronics manufacturing scheme
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rolled out guidelines for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme to boost domestic manufacturing, attract investments, and build a strong electronics ecosystem
 "Centre unveils guidelines for ₹22,919 cr electronics manufacturing scheme")
India-made electronics reliable, recognised globally: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw on Friday inaugurated VVDN Technologies' new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at the company's Global Innovation Park
 "India-made electronics reliable, recognised globally: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
India-made electronics products being recognised globally: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's design capabilities have paved the way for complex products - from AI cameras to automobile electronics, he said
 "India-made electronics products being recognised globally: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
UP govt, Foxconn in discussion for setting up manufacturing unit
The investment pitch was made by Invest UP to Foxconn at the time of the final land allocation for the HCL-Foxconn chip joint venture Vama Sundari
 "UP govt, Foxconn in discussion for setting up manufacturing unit")
Om Birla praises Modi govt for transforming rail connectivity for people
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the inaugural ceremony of the special train between Kota and Delhi from Kota Railway Station
 "Om Birla praises Modi govt for transforming rail connectivity for people")
₹1.73 trn in rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Talking about the 2025-26 union budget, he informed everyone that more than ₹23,000 crore had been allocated for the state of Maharashtra
 "₹1.73 trn in rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Railway accidents drop to 81 from 400 in FY25, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw also said that continuous efforts are being made, including by way of technological and procedural changes and training methods, to further bring down the rail accidents
 "Railway accidents drop to 81 from 400 in FY25, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Rail passengers pick other options as space crunch hobbles ease of travel
The Railways has an ambitious plan to use land parcels to create holding areas for passengers but many of those spaces have been encroached upon, putting pressure on platforms and leading to stampedes
 "Rail passengers pick other options as space crunch hobbles ease of travel")
PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge
PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban Bridge on the occasion. The new Pamban Bridge will replace the old 1914-built bridge, which was closed in 2022 due to corrosion problems
 "PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge")
India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The minister made these announcements on social media platform X after a meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates
 "India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
India AI Mission, Gates Foundation to sign MoU soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The minister made these announcements on social media platform X after a meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates
Significant improvement in tackling online gambling, betting, says Vaishnaw
He told the Lok Sabha that both state governments and the Centre have to work together to deal with such activities
 "Significant improvement in tackling online gambling, betting, says Vaishnaw")
Railways on course to achieve Scope 1 net zero in 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Scope 1 emissions are greenhouse gases emitted directly from an organisation's own sources or those under its direct control
Tamil a sweet language; PM Modi ensures respect for all languages: Vaishnaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi always ensured that every Indian language gets its due respect, Ashwini Vaishnaw said at an event
Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes social media post welcoming Starlink to India
Vaishnaw's remarks coincide with shifts in the Indian telecom industry, as Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have unexpectedly partnered with SpaceX to incorporate Starlink's services
Anticipated cost of connecting Kargil with railways Rs 1.31 trn: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a Detailed Project Report of the new Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line has been prepared