NEW DELHI: Demanding an apology from Meta for “tarnishing India’s image”, head of the parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology Nishikant Dubey said the social media giant would be summoned over its CEO Mark Zuckerberg‘s comment that the incumbent govt in India had lost the last general election.In a post on X, BJP…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) website and mobile application experienced a major outage on Thursday morning, preventing passengers from booking Tatkal tickets during the crucial 10 AM booking window. Users reported receiving “unable to perform action due to maintenance activity” errors when attempting to access the platform.This marks the second significant disruption…
Ashwini Vaishnaw, minister for information and broadcasting NEW DELHI: Union I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Wednesday said there is need to have stricter laws to curb vulgar content on social media and on OTT platforms.The minister, however, sought consensus on stricter laws, and urged parliamentary standing committee to take up this matter as a priority. “There…
Bullet train: The train sets will feature modern amenities, including aerodynamic exteriors, sealed gangways. (AI image) ‘Make in India’ bullet trains soon! Indian Railways’ Integral Coach Factory in Chennai is collaborating with BEML to design and manufacture high-speed train sets capable of reaching 280 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament on Wednesday that after…
NEW DELHI: Union minister for information and broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called for the implementation of stricter laws to curb “vulgar content” on social media, pointing out that the traditional editorial checks, which once ensured content accuracy and appropriateness, have largely disappeared.“Today social media is a very big medium of freedom of the press…
NEW DELHI: Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday highlighted the critical issue of fair compensation for traditional media, underlining how it is financially disadvantaged as news consumption is “rapidly shifting” from the conventional modes to the digital space.During his address on National Press Day, hosted by Press Council of India, the minister argued…
<p>File photo</p><p><br></p> NEW DELHI: Railways is operating at least 7,000 additional special trains to cater to the Deepawali and Chhath rush. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday that the national transporter will carry nearly one crore passengers during the festive period from October 1 to November 30.“This is around 60% more than 4,429 trains operated…
The new rail-road bridge in Varanasi will have four railway lines and a six lane highway. New Indian Railways bridge in Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved a new rail-cum-road bridge in Varanasi over river Ganga. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the new rail-road bridge will be ‘one of the biggest’…
BENGALURU: Union minister for electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, expressed confidence that technological innovation will continue to thrive despite the implementation of AI regulations. He emphasised that these regulations, which include appropriate safeguards, will not hinder the growth and development of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies.Vaishnaw’s statement underscores the govt’s commitment to foster a conducive environment…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod for the disbursement of productivity linked bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wages worth Rs 2,038.57 crores to more than 11.72 lakh non-gazetted railway employees.“Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway employees of Rs 2,029 crore has been approved by the cabinet for the good performance of railways…
