On 26th of February, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores. On this occasion, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the projects. He also vowed to transform the railway industry. Aswini Vaishnaw informed that soon the railway will be exporting India’s Vande Bharat Express for which the process has been started. The Ministry of Railways is readying a roadmap to start the export of Vande Bharat Train by 2025-26. They are also working to increase production of Bande Bharat trains..
26 February,2024 05:25 PM IST
In response to the Andhra train accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took stock of the situation from the war room in Delhi. The horrific train accident on Oct 29 in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagram district has jolted the nation. Notably, the death toll has mounted to 11, and at least 50 people were injured in the tragic accident. CPRO East Coast Railways informed that 18 trains have been cancelled and around 22 have been diverted. Andhra CM YS Jagan ordered immediate relief measures at the accident site. The Prime Minister has also announced the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased.
30 October,2023 10:47 AM IST
India got its first 3D-printed Post Office in Karnataka’s Bengaluru. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Aug 17 inaugurated Cambridge Layout Post Office. It is India’s first Post Office constructed completely with 3D printing technology. Taking to Twitter, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a ‘Spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat!’.
18 August,2023 03:23 PM IST
Indian Railways will operate 857 special trains towards Puri and back during the Jagannath Rath Yatra this year for approximately 20 lakh pilgrims, who are visiting Puri, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. He interacted with the pilgrims during his visit to the Railway Station.He further said that all arrangements have been made at the Puri station for the Pilgrims coming here for the Rath yatra.
20 June,2023 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai
After the massive three-train accident in Odisha's Balasore, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were seen engaging in a verbal duel over the death toll. Reacting to the incident, Ashwini Vaishnaw said “this is not the time to do politics.”
04 June,2023 01:46 PM IST
Surekha Yadav, recently became the first woman to operate the newly introduced semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train. Yadav, who piloted the semi-high-speed train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, has broken the proverbial glass ceiling a number of times. She earned the distinction of becoming India’s first woman train driver in 1988. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also tweeted about Ms Yadav and her Vande Bharat Journey.
15 March,2023 10:16 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated newly commissioned rail line between Thane and Diva on February 18. PM Modi along with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari attended the event virtually.
18 February,2022 11:09 PM IST | Mumbai
South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis said that spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the main Indian threat they will face in the upcoming Test series.
03 November,2015 12:03 PM IST
India's leading spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin’s journey in cricket has been quite a ride! Did you know that he suffered a severe injury due to which he was bedridden for months? How did his injury turn into a blessing in disguise? Ashwin's journey has a fair share of twists and turns with interesting facts, which will leave the readers surprised. Watch this video to know more about R Ashwin’s records and achievements
17 September,2018 04:12 PM IST
Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has reignited the spirit-of-cricket debate by running out non-striker Jos Buttler before delivering the ball. While a few backed Ashwin to execute a dismissal within the laws of the game, many felt the spinner's act was not in the 'spirit' of the game. However, Ashwin defended his decision in the post-match press conference. Watch this video for full story.
28 March,2019 06:30 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
