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Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw in an Indian politician and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is currently serving as Union minister of Railways; Communications; and Electronics and Information Technology under NDA govt. He is also a Rajya Sabha member from Odisha. A former IAS Officer of the 1994 batch, he handled important responsibilities over 15 years and was particularly known for his contribution to the PPP framework in Infrastructure. He has held leadership roles across major global companies such as General Electric and Siemens. He has a MBA from Wharton School, Pennysylvania University and MTech from IIT Kanpur.

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Kishan, Vaishnaw review progress on railway projects in T’gana

May 21, 2026, 21:07 (IST)

Include Trichy in railway’s vision 2030 plan: MP

May 28, 2026, 00:39 (IST)

Cabinet okays Rs 25k crore scheme to modernise PDS scheme

TNN / May 28, 2026, 07:08 (IST)

Take care, help others: PM Modi's heatwave tips

TNN / May 28, 2026, 07:28 (IST)

Says Whole-Nation Approach Needed, Ministries Must Act

New Belagavi–Charlapalli, B’luru–Mumbai trains flagged off

May 18, 2026, 17:04 (IST)

'Suspicious act' led to Howrah train fire, shows CCTV footage

TNN / May 22, 2026, 00:31 (IST)

Bengaluru gets second direct train to Mumbai after three decades

TNN / May 17, 2026, 16:05 (IST)

Union Minister ashwini vaishnaw virtually flagged off a new bi-weekly direct express train connecting KSR Bengaluru and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. This service aims to benefit passengers on a busy route and boost Karnataka's development. The state also anticipates a Vande Bharat Sleeper train on this corridor soon.

After felling 54k trees, Rlys realises it made an error; panel to examine issue

May 29, 2026, 00:25 (IST)

54k-plus trees were axed for original project alignment

Cargo terminal to come up along Sabari line? Railways to conduct feasibility study

May 27, 2026, 20:18 (IST)

Koraput-Delhi direct rail link sought

TNN / May 22, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

Koraput residents are urging the railway ministry to name the new Koraput-Puri train 'Deomali Express', celebrating regional identity. They also advocate for direct rail links to New Delhi, citing the absence of such a vital connection despite the district's significant institutions. This move aims to boost regional development and improve travel for thousands.

Arakkonam-Chengalpet to get extra suburban railway line

TNN / May 20, 2026, 18:15 (IST)

Panigrahy urges rly min to extend Bhubaneswar-Dhanbad express to Berhampur

TNN / May 14, 2026, 23:10 (IST)

Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy has appealed to Union Railway Minister ashwini vaishnaw to extend the Bhubaneswar-Dhanbad express to Berhampur. This move would provide a direct link for Ganjam residents working in Bokaro and offer convenient travel for patients heading to Ranchi's CIP. The extension is also expected to boost tourism in Gopalpur and Chilika.

Railways sanctions Rs 962 crore to build rail line between Kiul & Jhajha

TNN / May 19, 2026, 23:44 (IST)

Bihar's railway system is set for a transformative upgrade with the approval of Rs 962 crore for the construction of a third line connecting Kiul and Jhajha. Spanning 54 kilometers, this vital stretch on the bustling Delhi-Howrah route aims to bolster capacity, enhance access to Haldia Port, and streamline both passenger and freight traffic throughout eastern India.

Indian Railways eyes 350 kmph speeds with its next indigenous bullet train; first one to have 280 kmph potential

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 20, 2026, 13:13 (IST)

India’s first bullet train is currently being manufactured by Bengaluru-based BEML and is likely to be ready by 2027.

Rajasthan inaugurates first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi

May 16, 2026, 00:37 (IST)

Govt plans AI curriculum overhaul, pushes industry-linked training from first semester

TNN / May 28, 2026, 16:40 (IST)

Rlys approves 3 projects for state

May 16, 2026, 00:16 (IST)

Ballarshah-Mumbai new rail service to boost connectivity

May 14, 2026, 03:28 (IST)

ashwini vaishnaw reiterates PM Modi’s call to cut gold purchases: 'Do whatever best you can'

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 13:42 (IST)

Amidst the escalating Middle East conflict, Union Minister ashwini vaishnaw echoed PM Modi's call for Indians to reduce import spending and conserve foreign exchange. He urged citizens and businesses to make conscious choices to save forex, highlighting fuel expenditure as a key area for reduction. This initiative aims to protect the nation's economic interests as global energy supplies face strain.