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India's chip path is clearly laid out: Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines road map to a bigger, better semiconductor ecosystemVaishnaw said India’s semiconductor ambitions rest on a clear sequence: establish a foothold in high-volume chip manufacturing, develop dom...
20 Mass Rapid Transit System stations to get metro-style upgrade in Chennai: MRTS merger MoU likely in November; what passengers can expectChennai’s 20 MRTS stations between Chennai Beach and St Thomas Mount could see improvements in lighting, security and housekeeping by early...
Petrol cars, EVs and crash-test standards face changes; vehicle owners, check how the government plans to make cars saferThe government has tightened vehicle safety norms to reduce fuel leaks, fire risks and electrical hazards in rear-end collisions. All new v...
China banned TBM exports, but India is building its own tunnel boring machines; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares progress & status of 125-km Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway line with 16 tunnelsIndia is expanding its domestic tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturing capabilities as work progresses on the 125-km Rishikesh-Karnapray...
IMA urges review of Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's ‘Suryaa’ promo, 'movie glorifies violence, generalises graft in medical field'The Indian Medical Association has raised concerns about the promotional video of the film 'Suryaa - Ant Se Aarambh Tak'. They believe it p...
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin operations on November 1India will launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 1. This service aims to reduce tra...
After 79 years, Railways reaches this remote town for the first time since Independence; Rs 1,628 crore line opens, two new trains flagged offIndian Railways has connected Chhattisgarh’s Rowghat to the national rail network for the first time since Independence, with the inaugurat...
Indian Railways maintains consistent punctuality despite heavy passenger demandThe railways said that it has improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43 in 2025-26 & 77.11% in 2026-27 (till now) if punctuality data are tak...
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
When AI agents cross the line: Govt assessing whether AI labs should formally disclose autonomous agent intrusionsThe government is considering formal disclosure mechanisms for global AI research organisations after autonomous AI agents accessed Indian ...
IDBI Bank shares fall 7% as investors book profit after Fairfax deal gets cabinet nodIDBI Bank shares plunged as investors booked profits after a nearly 13% rally in the previous session following the Cabinet’s approval of F...
Cabinet approves 78 days productivity linked bonus to railway staffersThe Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for over 1.1 million railway employees. This bonus, amounting to Rs 2009.61 crore, r...
Skyroot eyes funding boost; MDR deferment cheers D2C brandsHappy Thursday! Skyroot is eyeing a big funding round as it gears up to scale rocket production. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Di...
India tackling blindspots to build tech resilience in volatile times: VaishnawVaishnaw, who was speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Summit, said the country is focused on "strategic dependencies", whereby it will pr...
Cabinet approves 78-day bonus worth Rs 2,009 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees ahead of DiwaliThe Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees, with a maximum p...
India eyes reduced critical tech dependence over next 20-25 years: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is planning over a 20-25 year horizon to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its ability to withstand global disru...
ISM 2.0 to catalyse investments, boost self reliance: NITI Aayog's Abhay KarandikarIndia's recently unveiled India Semiconductor Mission phase 2 or ISM 2.0 which focuses on design and Intellectual Property (IP) creation, h...
Centre denies requesting land acquisition from states for 3 high-speed rail corridorsUnion Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy announced the ongoing alignment studies for three high-speed rail corridors linked to Hyderabad. He clar...
India to frame AI regulations focused on safety and deepfakes: IT Minister Ashwini VaishnawThe consultation paper will form the base for AI regulations, he said, adding that the time has come for India to have such a framework.
AI regulations coming soon in India: Govt to release consultation paper within a month, says VaishnawThe government is preparing to release a consultation paper on artificial intelligence regulations very soon. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishn...