Ashwini Vaishnaw
Indian Railways Introduces Free Travel Date Changes for Confirmed Train Tickets
Oct 07, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Starting January, Indian Railways will allow passengers to change travel dates on confirmed tickets online without fees, eliminating the current need to cancel and rebook. While the new system removes cancellation charges, seat availability on new dates isn't guaranteed and fare differences will apply. This passenger-friendly policy aims to help millions of travelers who face unexpected schedule changes.
Government Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Employees Ahead of Festive Season
Oct 01, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1. This festive season benefit, confirmed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, follows a 2% hike in March and will impact compensation calculations until the Eighth Pay Commission implements new salary structures in 2026.
India Invests Rs 4,000 Crore in First-Ever Cross-Border Rail Links with Bhutan to Boost Economic Ties
Sep 30, 2025 10:08 am CST
India has unveiled plans to build two landmark cross-border railway links with Bhutan at a cost exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. These projects will connect the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar (Assam) and Banarhat (West Bengal) respectively, spanning 89 kilometers of track. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance regional connectivity, and support Bhutan's economic growth by providing improved access to global markets through Indian ports. Completion is expected within four years, representing India's continued commitment as Bhutan's largest development partner.
India's First Bullet Train: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Line To Be Fully Operational By 2029 With Surat-Bilimora Section Opening In 2027
Sep 27, 2025 06:42 pm CST
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing well, with the first 50km Surat-Bilimora section scheduled to open by 2027 and the full 508km corridor operational by 2029. The high-speed rail will reduce travel time between the cities to just over two hours, featuring advanced safety technologies and trains running every 10 minutes during peak hours once fully established.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Moves To 'Swadeshi Platform' Zoho. All About It
Sep 23, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said he was switching to Zoho, a homegrown software suite, as part of his call to embrace Swadeshi platforms.
"I Am Moving To Zoho": Ashwini Vaishnaw Joins PM Modi's Call For 'Swadeshi'
Sep 23, 2025 11:32 am CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that he is moving to Zoho, a homegrown platform for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Consumption, Production, Investment, Jobs: Minister On GST Reforms' Impact
Sep 18, 2025 02:51 am CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the GST reforms, set to come into effect on September 22, will set off a "virtuous cycle" of consumption, production, investment and employment.
On PM Modi's Birthday, Attempt At Blood Donation World Record Across Countries
Sep 17, 2025 09:20 pm CST
A countrywide blood donation campaign was held on Wednesday as part of celebrations on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.
Maharashtra's Ahmednagar Railway Station Renamed As Ahilyanagar
Sep 16, 2025 10:33 pm CST
The Ahmednagar railway station in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar, as a tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, officials said on Tuesday.
Chenab Rail Bridge To Atal Tunnel: Minister Shares India's Engineering Feats
Sep 15, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on how Indian engineers were turning challenges into milestones.