Google explores AI infrastructure, server and drone manufacturing investments In India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Alphabet-owned Google is exploring fresh investments in India focused on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and the local manufacturing of servers and drones, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. Sharing details of his meeting with Google executives on social media platform X, Vaishnaw said the company is evaluating opportunities across […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews operations of new railway zone in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, April 28 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday reviewed the operations of the South Coastal Railway Zone, which is set to be notified on June 1, and also reviewed the progress of railway projects within Andhra Pradesh. They visited the South Coastal Railway Zone […]
Indian Railways modernising coaches to boost passenger comfort and safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that Indian Railways is undertaking major efforts to modernise train coaches in a bid to enhance passenger comfort and safety. In a post on social media platform X, the minister stated that new coach designs and improved toilet models have been developed […]
‘Make in India’ helps create lakhs of jobs, women biggest beneficiaries: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Women have been the biggest beneficiaries under the ‘Make in India’ initiative which created lakhs of direct and indirect jobs, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. IT Minister said that ‘Make in India’ initiative has created jobs and provided skilling at an unprecedented scale. The Apple ecosystem alone has […]
Qualcomm’s 2nm chip design shows how far India’s ecosystem has come: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) US-based chip maker Qualcomm Technologies on Saturday announced the successful tape-out of its 2nm semiconductor design, marking a significant moment in advanced semiconductor design and reinforcing the company’s deep commitment to supporting India’s rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem. This achievement reflects the strength of Qualcomm’s global engineering capabilities collaboratively with engineering development […]
Texas Instruments true pioneer in India’s semiconductor journey: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) Texas Instruments (TI) is a true pioneer in India’s semiconductor journey, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology, on Saturday. He was speaking at the inauguration of the American multinational semiconductor company’s official product research and development (R&D) center in Bengaluru. The event also commemorated the company’s 40-year […]
Plan firmed up to produce 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trains: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A plan to manufacture 260 rakes of Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets has been firmed up for Indian Railways, and these will be inducted into regular passenger service in a phased manner based on demand and operational readiness, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on Wednesday. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train […]
Govt’s multi-year semiconductor push showing real results: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the government’s multi-year, ecosystem-driven approach to semiconductor development is delivering tangible results. He said that India steadily moves towards building a strong and self-reliant chip design and manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking after interacting with semiconductor chip design companies approved […]
Global industry sees Bharat as an increasingly reliable supply-chain partner: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the global industry now views Bharat as a dependable and strategic supply-chain partner, driven by the country’s rapid progress in building a complete semiconductor and artificial intelligence ecosystem. Speaking at the World Economic Forum here, Vaishnaw said Bharat is steadily building a full […]
Govt plans to serve local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday discussed with officials on providing local cuisine of the region in Vande Bharat trains, and then roll it out across the railway network in the future. Interacting with officials in a review meeting at Rail Bhawan here, the minister said that introducing local cuisine […]
