Government clears Rs 7,503 crore investments under ECMS in sixth trancheThe latest group of 12 applicants includes manufacturers of up- stream materials such as anode and cathode materials. Together, these compa...
07 Nov, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Vaishnaw puts onus on social media platforms to curb online harm, stops short of safe-harbour clarityVaishnaw said social media companies could no longer remain passive intermediaries as the digital ecosystem evolved and must take responsib...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Want only serious players, no place for frivolous applicants in Semicon 2.0: Vaishnaw to industryOn Friday, the government launched the web application portal for Semicon 2.0, which will initially receive applications related to three o...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishanaw emphasises social media's role in child safety, algorithmic transparencyIndian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that social media platforms must prioritise children's safety and accountability. He highlig...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India focused on becoming AI application capital of the world: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is on a mission to become the global hub for artificial intelligence applications while also enhancing its semiconductor industry. Wi...
06 Nov, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
India focused on becoming AI application capital of the world: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is striving to become the artificial intelligence application capital while also focusing on semiconductor manufacturing. The governm...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Semicon 2.0 portal, says 50% of units approved under ECMS are SMES, MSMEsUnion Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the Semicon 2.0 Web Application Portal. The initiative ...
06 Nov, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
'Come forward': Ashwini Vaishnaw challenges Congress to debate on SIR in ParliamentUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited Congress to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He emphasized that the p...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 3,788 crore to strengthen 850 fast-track courts for rape, POCSO casesThe Union Cabinet approved the continuation of 850 Fast Track Special Courts for quick disposal of cases. The scheme aims to cover addition...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Cabinet approves ₹2,814-crore scheme to promote critical mineral processingThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814-crore capital expenditure support scheme to promote critical mineral processing and strengthen Indi...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Cabinet approves ₹14,500-crore scheme to add 92 GWh energy storage capacityThe Union Cabinet has approved a significant ₹14,500-crore scheme aimed at developing new energy storage capacity. This funding will suppor...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
PM approves Southern bullet train corridor linking Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amaravati and Chennai: VaishnawPrime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Southern Bullet Train Corridor which will connect Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chenna...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Vaishnaw visits BEML facility building India’s first bullet train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridorBharat Bullet Train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, emphasizing indigenous technology. Railway Minist...
01 Nov, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Bullet train to Northeast: PM Modi approves Delhi-Guwahati bullet train corridor expansion, extending proposed route to Assam via Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri; CM Himanta thanks CentreAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the extension of the Northern bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Guwahati, saying...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Union Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Scheme to boost India's productionThe Union Cabinet has approved significant schemes to enhance India's manufacturing infrastructure and capacity. The ₹10,000 crore Containe...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing schemeThe Union Cabinet has recently approved a significant scheme to boost container manufacturing in India. This Rs 10,000 crore initiative aim...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
'Copying China's manufacturing model may not pay off': Ashwini Vaishnaw hits back with ‘Cope harder’ remark, cites Rs 3 lakh crore PLI returnsUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hit back at criticism of India's mobile phone manufacturing strategy with a blunt “Cope harder” remark....
28 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST