New Delhi, February 26 The Railways will engage innovators, start-ups, industry and institutions under the new Rail Tech Policy to promote innovation and also digitize the railway claims tribunal to benefit claimants who can file their cases from anywhere with 24x7 availability, Railway Minister...
February 26, New Delhi – Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized that human society is built on institutions founded on trust, while addressing the Digital News Publishers Association Conclave 2026 today. He stated that platforms that use...
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that synthetic content should not be generated without the consent of the person whose face, voice, or personality has been used to create the content. He made these remarks while addressing a conclave in New Delhi this morning...
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New Delhi, February 26 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday asserted that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host, emphasizing that ensuring the online safety of children and citizens is their obligation.Addressing the Digital News Publishers Association...
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Mumbai, February 25 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that proposals for constructing a railway line between Nashik and Pune will be thoroughly studied, and a committee of experts will be appointed for further action.Responding to a question in the state...
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Gandhinagar, February 25 The third edition of the 'Gujarat Semiconnect Conference-2026', aimed at bringing together global semiconductor industry leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for strengthening India's position in the sector, will be held in Gandhinagar on March 1, officials...
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New Delhi, February 24 Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP of Merck Electronics, on Tuesday, with the company expressing keen interest in expanding its engagement in India's rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem.New avenues for collaboration were also discussed...
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In New Delhi, on February 24, the Union Cabinet, meeting for the first time at Seva Teerth, the new Prime Minister's Office complex, resolved that every decision made within the complex would be guided by the principle of "Nagrik Devo Bhava" (the people are supreme) and would serve as a platform...
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New Delhi, February 24 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Tuesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute at ₹5,925 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing season, an increase of ₹275 over the previous season.The decision will benefit jute growers, especially in...
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New Delhi, February 24 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of the civil enclave at the Srinagar airport, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore, on Tuesday.The civil enclave project will span 73.18 acres, and the new terminal building will be constructed over...
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Amaravati, February 23 – The Andhra Pradesh government is considering a law to prevent school students from using social media. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said this in the state Legislative Assembly on Monday.During the discussion on controlling false propaganda on social media, she said...
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Aizawl, February 23 The central government has approved a budget of ₹97 crore for the comprehensive upgrade of the Sairang railway station, located 21 km from here, into a world-class facility, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said in the assembly on Monday.Sairang, which serves the state...
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Meerut, February 21 RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat said on Saturday that the responsibility for choosing what to watch on OTT platforms lies with the individual, as there is a wide range of content available, including religious content."What one chooses to watch depends on one's own judgment, and...
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New Delhi, February 21 Former science and technology minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday criticized the government over the Galgotias robodog controversy, saying the incident reflected its negligence and had led to the creation of a new term – "Galgotian blunder".The Rajya Sabha member also...
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New Delhi, February 21 As many as 86 countries and two international organizations have signed the AI Impact Summit declaration, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, adding that the US, UK, Canada, China, Denmark, and Germany are among the signatories.The strong global support for...
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February 21, New Delhi – Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the India AI Impact Summit today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.Speaking to the media, the Electronics & IT Minister stated that the AI Impact...
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Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that various technical solutions were presented at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. During a visit to the Summit venue this morning, Mr. Vaishnaw said that there is significant enthusiasm among young people regarding the AI...
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi yesterday, with strong global endorsement of India's vision for responsible AI. Addressing the concluding press conference in New Delhi, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the AI Impact Summit has been a...
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February 20, New Delhi – India has joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, with US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, describing New Delhi’s participation as a significant strategic move to advance cooperation between the two countries on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains.Sergio...
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February 20, New Delhi – India has formally joined Pax Silica, a United States-led initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, during the Global AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi.The Pax Silica Declaration was signed in the presence of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for...
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